Greek Quinoa and Avocados
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Nutty in flavor, quinoa is high in protein, fiber, and vitamins. A great choice to pair with tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese for this 30-minute main dish recipe.
Servings:
Makes 4 servings
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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1/2 cupuncooked quinoa, rinsed and drainedsee savings
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1 cupwatersee savings
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2Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely choppedsee savings
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1/2 cupshredded fresh spinachsee savings
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1/3 cupfinely chopped red onionsee savings
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2 tablespoonslemon juicesee savings
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2 tablespoonsolive oilsee savings
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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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Spinach leavessee savings
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2ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and slicedsee savings
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1/3 cupcrumbled feta cheesesee savings
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Directions
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In a small saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Place quinoa in a medium bowl.
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Add tomato, shredded spinach, and onion to quinoa; stir to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Add to quinoa mixture; toss to coat.
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Place additional spinach leaves on four salad plates. Arrange avocado slices atop spinach leaves. Divide quinoa mixture evenly over avocado slices.Sprinkle each serving with some of the feta.
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Makes 4 servings
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Tip: Brush avocado slices with additional lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Note: Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove a bitter substance called saponin that coats the seeds.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 332, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 457 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 37%, Calcium 11%, Iron 18%. Exchanges: Vegetable .5, Starch 1.5, Fat 4.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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