Quinoa and Spinach Pilaf

By LHPollack

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 finely chopped small yellow onion
• 1 minced clove garlic
• 1 cup rinsed quinoa
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 5 cups baby spinach (5 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• Salt and pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add quinoa and cook 1 minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in spinach and lemon zest, then season with salt and pepper.