Quinoa with Grilled Pineapple, Red Onion and Spinach

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Quinoa with Grilled Pineapple, Red Onion and Spinach serve in a white ball

This quinoa dish supports balanced everyday eating with simple plant ingredients.
It offers steady energy while remaining light and satisfying.
Grilled pineapple brings natural sweetness without heaviness.
Red onion adds depth that keeps the dish grounding.
Spinach provides calm nourishment and freshness.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Quinoa with Grilled Pineapple, Red Onion and Spinach serve in a white ball
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Quinoa with Grilled Pineapple, Red Onion and Spinach

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Quinoa with grilled pineapple, red onion, and spinach for a balanced plant-forward everyday meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 249

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup pineapple sliced
  • ½ red onion sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a pot.
  3. Add quinoa, reduce heat, and cover.
  4. Simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
  5. Fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside.
  6. Heat a grill or pan over medium heat.
  7. Grill pineapple slices until lightly charred.
  8. In a pan, sauté red onion with olive oil until soft.
  9. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  10. Combine quinoa, grilled pineapple, and vegetables in a bowl.
  11. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  12. Season with salt and black pepper.
  13. Toss gently and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1437IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh pineapple for best flavor.
Do not overcook spinach.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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