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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 249
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

Nonstick Grill Pan
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5 Quart Pot
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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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