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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (111g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 364
Calories from Fat 194		(53%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 21.6g	33%
	Saturated Fat 3.8g	19%
	Monounsaturated Fat 7.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 7mg		2%
Sodium 182mg		7%
Potassium 472mg		13%
Total Carbohydrate 33.5g		11%
	Dietary Fiber 3.9g	15%
	Sugars 0.4g
Protein 11.9g		23%
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Quinoa Stir Fry W/ Spinach and Walnuts

Recipe #151153 | 40 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Pappy068
Jan 10, 2006

Found this in Prevention Magazine, this is easy, healthy and most importantly...very tasty. You can substitute any cheese for the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. I recommend a strong hard cheese, but I have used all kinds and they all work. When I’m in a rush, I leave out the walnut pieces. A great side dish or when I am really lazy, add some cooked chicken for a great meal.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa (measured dry)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic clove
1/2 cup walnut pieces
baby spinach leaves
1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
fresh basil leaf (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1
Place quinoa in small bowl, add water to cover, and swish to rinse. Pour into mesh strainer and drain well.
2
Heat oil in medium skillet. Add quinoa. Toast, stirring, over medium heat until golden (about 10 minutes) Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add salt and 2 cups of water. Heat to boil. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
3
Spread walnuts in small skillet and stir over medium-low heat until toasted, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
4
When quinoa is cooked, add spinach and tomatoes to skillet. Stir fry over medium heat until spinach is almost wilted and tomatoes are warmed, about 1 minute. Stir in walnuts and cheese. Garnish with basil. Serve warm.

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From: DDW

On Nov 15, 2009

We love quinoa and I'm always on the lookout for new ways to make it. This was a great side and my son who always picks the tomatoes out of everything actually ate these. The next time I make this recipe I will use less cheese - it was a lot and made the dish a bit on the "gooey" side - the flavors were great - just didn't like the texture so I will cut back some on the cheese or just have it sprinkled on at the table. Thanks for sharing!

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From: saylaveev

On May 11, 2009

I liked this just fine. But wasn't wow'd by it, DH wasn't keen at all. I think its a good base but I found it just lacking a bit in flavor.

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From: sunshinestarr

On Oct 24, 2007

Ok. I'm trying to not be so liberal with my 5 star ratings, but this is the best quinoa that i've ever had, and I've made LOTS and LOTS of quinoa. This is just filled with delicious flavour. Yum! I left out the cheese and I added some finely chopped mushrooms to the mix as well. Thanks!

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From: Mia Maus

On May 30, 2008

I have never managed to like quinoa, despite many attempts. This recipe has made a convert out of me. Make sure to rinse the quinoa as directed...thi sis crucial. Thanks very much for posting!

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