This quinoa is bursting with flavor!
Hearty, high protein quinoa makes a flavorful, light meal. This Mediterranean quinoa is made with tasty ingredients including olives, artichokes, and baby spinach, and is then tossed with olive oil and white beans for a quick and satisfying meal. Make it once, and you’ll find yourself turning to this quinoa bowl time and time again for a comforting, healthy meal.
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
Healthy and delicious, this quinoa bowl is rich with Mediterranean flavors that everyone will enjoy.
Yield 6 people
Serving Size 0.75 cup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion small
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts drained
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted
- 1 cup white beans cooked
- 1 lemon juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and the onion and cook until soft. Add the garlic, cook for one more minute and add the spinach.
- When the spinach is just wilted, stir in the quinoa and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring the whole time. Stir in the artichokes, olives, and white beans. When everything is heated through, season with salt and pepper, add the lemon juice, and stir before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 225mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
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