Quinoa with Garbanzos and Spinach

Authorlisa
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins
 1 cup quinoa
 2 1/4 cups water or stock
 Pinch of salt
 1 yellow onion, diced
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1/2 cup dried cherries
 1 pound spinach leaves
 1 cup garbanzo beans, cooked or canned
 Juice and zest from 2 oranges
1

Wash quinoa and toast in a dry pan for a few minutes, until it smells nutty.

2

Boil water and add salt and quinoa.

3

Turn heat to low and simmer, covered for 20 minutes.

4

Heat oil in a skillet and sauté onions for 10 minutes on medium.

5

Add cherries, spinach, garbanzo beans and a pinch of salt.

6

Cover and cook 3-5 minutes until spinach has wilted.

7

Mix quinoa together with the other ingredients in a large bowl.

8

Add orange juice and zest and stir gently.

9

Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

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Ingredients

 1 cup quinoa
 2 1/4 cups water or stock
 Pinch of salt
 1 yellow onion, diced
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1/2 cup dried cherries
 1 pound spinach leaves
 1 cup garbanzo beans, cooked or canned
 Juice and zest from 2 oranges

Directions

1

Wash quinoa and toast in a dry pan for a few minutes, until it smells nutty.

2

Boil water and add salt and quinoa.

3

Turn heat to low and simmer, covered for 20 minutes.

4

Heat oil in a skillet and sauté onions for 10 minutes on medium.

5

Add cherries, spinach, garbanzo beans and a pinch of salt.

6

Cover and cook 3-5 minutes until spinach has wilted.

7

Mix quinoa together with the other ingredients in a large bowl.

8

Add orange juice and zest and stir gently.

9

Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

Quinoa with Garbanzos and Spinach

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