Quinoa Stir Fry With Spinach Walnuts

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Found this in prevention magazine, this is easy, healthy and most importantly...very tasty. you can substitute any cheese for the parmigiano-reggiano cheese. I recommend a strong hard cheese, but i have used all kinds and they all work. when i’m in a rush, i leave out the walnut pieces. a great side dish or when i am really lazy, add some cooked chicken for a great meal.

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Steps

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Place quinoa in small bowl , add water to cover , and swish to rinse.

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Pour into mesh strainer and drain well.

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Heat oil in medium skillet.

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Add quinoa.

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Toast , stirring , over medium heat until golden add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

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Add salt and 2 cups of water.

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Heat to boil.

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Cover and cook over medium-low heat until water is absorbed , about 15 minutes.

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Spread walnuts in small skillet and stir over medium-low heat until toasted , about 5 minutes.

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Set aside.

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When quinoa is cooked , add spinach and tomatoes to skillet.

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Stir fry over medium heat until spinach is almost wilted and tomatoes are warmed , about 1 minute.

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Stir in walnuts and cheese.

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Garnish with basil.

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Serve warm.

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Ingredients

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quinoa, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic clove, walnut pieces, baby spinach leaves, grape tomatoes, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh basil leaf