Spinach Parmesan Quinoa is a healthy side dish that's delicious served with shrimp, chicken, beef or pork. It's also delicious on its own as a vegetarian main dish.

Prep 10 minutes | Cook 25 minutes

Ingredients

½ medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 handfuls baby spinach, roughly chopped
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium sauce pan.

Add onion, saute for 5 minutes, until translucent.
Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
Stir in salt and pepper

Add quinoa, saute for 2 minutes.
Stir in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.

Add spinach to the pan and stir in. 
Cover for about 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Stir in parmesan until well combined.

Serve immediately.