Pumpkin and Spinach Quinoa

Quinoa is my latest obsession. I stopped eating Pasta. Potatoes and White Rice. I'm cooking more recipes with Quinoa. Here's a great Thanksgiving Quinoa Recipe. I'm putting it on our Holiday Menu this year.

Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese

Here's what you'll need:
A Large Deep Skillet

1 C uncooked Quinoa. It should be about 3 1/2 C Cooked. (Cook according to package directions and set aside)

1 Large Onion, finely chopped.
1 Large Clove of Garlic, minced.
1 TBS Olive Oil
1 C Pumpkin Puree, not Pie Filling
3 C Vegetarian or Regular Chicken Stock
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 C Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese, it has to be Fresh Grated Cheese. I can't be packaged and not the grated in a container.
About 4 handfuls of Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves

In the Skillet on Medium Heat:
Oil, until heated.
Add:
Onion
Garlic
Sauté until Onion is translucent. Stirring

Add:
Pumplin
Chicken Stock
Pepper
Bring to a Boil.

Reduce Heat to Low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.

Add:
Cheese and cook until it has melted.

Remove from Heat.
Add:
Quinoa
Spinach
Stir to combine well.

Serve Hot.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

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