Cheesy Quinoa Pilaf With Spinach Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

¼cupquinoa

3tbspolive oil

2tbspraw sunflower seeds

2clovesgarlicminced

½cupfresh spinach leaves

2tsplemon juice

⅓cupgoat gouda cheesegrated

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.

Add the quinoa, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the quinoa is tender.

Drain in a mesh strainer, and rinse until cold; set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, stir in the sunflower seeds, and cook for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.

Stir in the garlic, and cook for 2 minutes or until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows.

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.