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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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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: 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: Chef #577772

On Mar 28, 2009

This was my first recipe using quinoa. It's definitely different, but we enjoyed it. We used feta cheese and canned diced tomatoes because that's what we had on hand. Don't leave out the cheese--it gives it much-needed flavor. Will be making again!

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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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