Quinoa with Spinach, Tomato and Feta

I've just started experimenting with quinoa. I love it! The first experiment turned out only so-so, so I won't be posting about that one. But this one turned out great! I will definitely make it again. It's perfect for summer, and you could probably get creative with different combinations of veggies.

All ingredients can be adjusted to suite your taste.

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa

1 medium onion, chopped

1 teaspoon bottled, mince garlic (or fresh equivelant)

2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped

1/3 carton (small) of baby spinach leaves

1/3 carton of feta cheese (I used the reduced fat chunk), crumbled

1-2 teaspoons olive oil

Cook quinoa according to directions on package. (While it's cooking, you can chop the veggies.)

When the quinoa has about 5 minutes to go, heat a large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for about 3-4 minutes till transluscent. Add garlic and cook another minute or two. Add the tomatoes and continue cooking until heated through. Add the spinach leaves and cook until wilted but still bright green.

Don't forget to remove the quinoa from the burner when all the water is absorbed during this process. :)

Add the cooked quinoa to the tomato mixture. Then add the crumbeld feta cheese. Stir it all up until the feta is evenly distributed and starts to melt. That's it, it's ready to serve!!!

I've just started experimenting with quinoa. I love it! The first experiment turned out only so-so, so I won't be posting about that one. But this one turned out great! I will definitely make it again. It's perfect for summer, and you could probably get creative with different combinations of veggies.

All ingredients can be adjusted to suite your taste.

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa

1 medium onion, chopped

1 teaspoon bottled, mince garlic (or fresh equivelant)

2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped

1/3 carton (small) of baby spinach leaves

1/3 carton of feta cheese (I used the reduced fat chunk), crumbled

1-2 teaspoons olive oil

Cook quinoa according to directions on package. (While it's cooking, you can chop the veggies.)

When the quinoa has about 5 minutes to go, heat a large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for about 3-4 minutes till transluscent. Add garlic and cook another minute or two. Add the tomatoes and continue cooking until heated through. Add the spinach leaves and cook until wilted but still bright green.

Don't forget to remove the quinoa from the burner when all the water is absorbed during this process. :)

Add the cooked quinoa to the tomato mixture. Then add the crumbeld feta cheese. Stir it all up until the feta is evenly distributed and starts to melt. That's it, it's ready to serve!!!