
Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell
Makes 2 Servings
- Ingredients
- 3/4cup dry quinoa, rinsed
- 1 1/2cups vegetable (or chicken) stock
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1/2tablespoon olive oil
- 1cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 small ears)
- 2cloves garlic
- 1/4teaspoon paprika
- 2cups loosely packed baby spinach
- 2ounces parmesan, grated
- Directions
In a medium, lidded saucepan, combine quinoa, stock, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes. Let stand, covered but off the heat, for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff quinoa with a fork.
In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat olive oil. Add corn, garlic, and paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until corn is bright yellow and slightly soft, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and quinoa and cook, stirring, just until spinach is wilted. Add Parmesan and toss to coat.
Nutrition Per Serving
493 calories
19 g fat (7 g saturated)
61 g carbs
10 g sugar 7 g fiber
20 g protein