Spinach Quinoa

This is a great side, since you can make extra and eat hot or cold. This is important for me since at school, I save time when I dont have to go to find a microwave as well as on the go.

Quinoa is a great GF alternative to rice, much healthier too :)

Spinach Quinoa
serves approx. 4


2 C Uncooked Quinoa
1/2 C white wine
3.5 C Chicken Broth (or water)
1 shallot, minced
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 C of Packed Spinach, remember to wash
1 T ground Cumin
1/2 T Thyme
TT salt and pepper
2 T olive oil

Turn Sauce pan on at medium heat. Add oil, garlic, and shallot and saute for 2 min until garlic is lightly browned. Then add all other ingredients EXCEPT spinach. Cook for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. When done turn off then add in the spinach and stir, this will wilt in the quinoa.

Other ideas:
-add parmasen cheese to add some more flavor to it.
- Toss in some shredded chicken and make a meal out of it
-add sauteed shrooms or red peppers when add the spinach