Red Quinoa with Spinach

A wholesome and flavorful blend of earthy red quinoa, tender spinach, and fragrant herbs for a nourishing side or main dish.

5 from 1 vote

Course: Accompaniment, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Mediterranean

Keyword: Best quinoa recipes, Healthy quinoa recipe, Healthy Recipes, How to cook red quinoa, Quinoa and Spinach, Red Quinoa recipes

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Resting time: 10

Total Time: 45

Servings: Servings

Calories: 253kcal

Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

Get Recipe Ingredients

In a 2-quart saucepan, sauté the shallots in the olive oil. 2 - 3 minutes using medium flame.
2 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , 1 shallot
Add the garlic and thyme. Mix and cook 30 to 60 seconds
3 cloves garlic , 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
Add in the chopped spinach. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix. Cover and cook about 2 - 3 minutes until wilted.
10 ounces spinach
Add in the quinoa, salt, freshly ground black pepper and broth. Stir. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce flame to low. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed. 15 - 25 minutes. Turn off the flame. Let the quinoa rest for 10 minutes while covered. Enjoy with your favorite protein.
Note: The red quinoa may take longer to absorb the liquid than the standard quinoa depending on the grain texture. Take a peek into the pot at the 15 minute mark. If there is still liquid, turn up the flame to medium and cook covered for another 5 to 10 minutes.
1 cup red quinoa, 2 cups chicken bone broth, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspooon freshly ground black pepper