Recipes with Spinach and Quinoa
Spinach and quinoa make a versatile pairing that works across cuisines. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or something more special, these two ingredients deliver every time.
4 Recipe Ideas
Spinach Quinoa Bowl
A nourishing grain bowl with quinoa and roasted spinach with tahini dressing.
Spinach Fried Quinoa
Quinoa stir-fried with spinach, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame.
Quinoa Stuffed with Spinach
Quinoa stuffed with a savory spinach filling, baked until golden.
One-Pot Spinach and Quinoa
Spinach and quinoa cooked together in one pot with broth and seasonings.
Cooking Tips
🥬 Spinach
- Spinach reduces dramatically when cooked — use 3x more than you think.
- Add spinach at the very end of cooking to preserve nutrients.
- Pair with citrus or vitamin C-rich foods to boost iron absorption.
Nutrition: Rich in iron, calcium, vitamin K, and folate. One cup raw has only 7 calories.
Storage: Refrigerate in a dry paper towel-lined container for up to 7 days.
🌾 Quinoa
- Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove the bitter saponin coating.
- Use a 1:2 ratio of quinoa to water, simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork after cooking and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Nutrition: Complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids. One cup cooked has 8g protein and 5g fiber.
Storage: Cooked quinoa keeps 5-7 days refrigerated. Dry quinoa lasts 2-3 years.
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