Mediterranean Quinoa Dinner

 

Are you looking for a healthy family dinner that you can whip up in a jiffy? Try this delicious quinoa dinner that will excite you with delicious mediterranean flavors & a healthy dose of fiber & protein! While you're cooking up the quinoa on the stove, make extra to keep in your refrigerator so you can use it all week to make a variety of delicious quinoa-based meals!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Servings: 4

 

Ingredients:

• 10oz. package baby spinach

• 1 cup dry quinoa

• 2 cups water

• 2 kumato tomatoes (or tomatoes of your choice), diced

• 3 large fresh basil leaves, ripped or cut into small pieces

• 1 Tbsp dried oregano

• 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 4 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp ground black pepper

• 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles (choose reduced fat, if desired)

• 1/2 large cucumber, diced

• 2 Tbsp kalamata olives, chopped

 

Preparation:

1. Prepare quinoa on the stove-top in a medium saucepan according to package using the quinoa and water.

2. Split spinach leaves among the four plates. Combine quinoa is a bowl with oil, vinegar, pepper, dried oregano, and basil. Stir to combine. 

3. Add tomatoes, feta, cucumbers, and olives to each plate over the quinoa. 

 

 

An original Eating with a Dietitian recipe by Diana Savani, RD, LDN.

 

Nutrition Information per Serving:

369 calories, 21g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 376mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 10g protein