Quinoa With Spinach and Feta Cheese

• quinoa↗1⁄2 cup

  uncooked and well rinsed

• extra virgin olive oil↗1 teaspoon
• garlic cloves↗2

  sliced very thin

• fresh spinach↗1 cup
• small onion↗1⁄2

  chopped

• feta cheese↗1 ounce

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa in a strainer.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, add the quinoa and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce heat to simmer until water is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and garlic and onion.

4. 4

   Cook the garlic in the oil until the edges of the garlic turns very light brown, being careful not to burn the garlic (reduce heat to low if necessary).

5. 5

   When the quinoa is done cooking, add it to the skillet along with the spinach.

6. 6

   Stir it together until the spinach wilts.

7. 7

   Add the crumbled feta cheese and stir to combine. Makes 2 servings.