Cheesy Quinoa Pilaf with Spinach Recipe
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Cheesy Quinoa Pilaf with Spinach

By: alliecat3  
"This creamy pilaf incorporates the fluffy, nutty-flavored grain, quinoa, with a decadent and delicious goat cheese gouda. This has an amazing flavor and texture. Try serving with steamed salmon. I think this would work well with pine nuts as well as a variety of other cheeses. Try regular goat, Parmesan, blue, etc."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 11.5 cup
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup quinoa
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup grated goat gouda cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the quinoa, and cook until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain in a mesh strainer, and rinse until cold; set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, stir in the sunflower seeds, and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cooled quinoa and spinach; cook and stir until the quinoa is hot, and the spinach has wilted. Stir in the lemon juice, and all but a pinch of the cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted. Serve sprinkled with the remaining cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 734 | Total Fat: 59.6g | Cholesterol: 40mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by Fit&Healthy Mom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What a great recipe! So easy to make and very nutritious. I used parmesan cheese and served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2008 by SunFlower 
Amazing recipe, I already plan to make it again soon! How could you go wrong with quinoa,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2008 by Koko 
Great recipe, I've been looking for a good quinoa recipe for a while and I made this after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by Dianne Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Oh my gosh! If I could give this recipe 10 stars, I would! This is my new favorite quinoa... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2009 by Parie 
We liked this recipe a lot. I used parmesan because that's what I had. I really liked the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by makeiteasy4me 
This was ok. We couldn't taste the garlic, spinach, or cheese....just the quinoa. I'll try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2008 by Laura 
Very easy and healthy! I used frozen spinach and red pre-washed quinoa. I steamed the quinoa,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by Beth and Sky 
The sunflower seeds should be cooked for less time on a lower heat. I would also use less... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2009 by Carrieh82 
TEN STARS!! This recipe could easily be served in a fine dining restaurant! I doubled the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by Jenwee99 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
this was very tasty. I did mess up because i thought the recipe said goat cheese but then I... MORE

 
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