Quinoa With Spinach Tuna Food

QUINOA, TUNA, AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a small bowl, mix together grated garlic clove, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt. Set aside.
• Gather the ingredients.
• Place quinoa in a small, heatproof bowl. Cover with 1 cup of boiling water and soak for 5 minutes.
• Use a sieve to drain it and then give the quinoa a good wash under cold, running water. Run your fingers through it while you wash it.
• Place quinoa in a small saucepan and add the remaining 1 cup of water and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the water has been absorbed. Remove quinoa from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes with a lid on.
• Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, spinach, chickpeas, celery, cilantro, mint, spring onions, and cherry tomatoes.
• Fluff the quinoa gently with a fork and then add to the salad ingredients. Add the dressing and then stir well to coat the ingredients.
• Divide salad between 2 large bowls and serve.

QUINOA AND SPINACH PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Add quinoa to onion mixture; cook and stir for about 1 minute more.
• Pour water over quinoa mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover saucepan, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Stir spinach and lemon zest into quinoa mixture; season with salt and pepper.

QUINOA-AND-SPINACH PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add quinoa and cook 1 minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in spinach and lemon zest, then season with salt and pepper.

EASY ONE-DISH QUINOA AND TUNA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except cheese and tuna in a medium sauce pan.
• Cover with lid and bring to a boil.
• Turn down heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and add cheese and tuna. Enjoy!

TUNA QUINOA SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Drain tuna, reserving 3 tablespoons oil.
• In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard and tarragon.
• In medium bowl, combine tuna, quinoa. Add 2/3 of the dressing and toss gently to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In large bowl, toss spinach with remaining dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide spinach among four plates and top with quinoa mixture.