Cheesy Quinoa Pilaf with Spinach

This creamy pilaf incorporates the fluffy, nutty-flavored grain, quinoa, with a decadent and delicious goat cheese gouda. This has an amazing flavor and texture. Try serving with steamed salmon.

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Prep Time

10M

Total Time

40M

Servings

3 servings

1/4 cup quinoa

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/3 cup grated goat gouda cheese

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Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the quinoa, and cook until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. 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 until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. 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.

Cheesy Quinoa Pilaf with Spinach

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