Spinach and quinoa pilaf

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 1 cup canned lentils, rinsed
  • 250g mushrooms, chopped
  • 1L vegetable stock
  • 1 bunch spinach (silverbeet), stems removed

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes until the onion is tender.
  2. Mix in quinoa, lentils, and mushrooms, and add stock. Cover, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Shred spinach, and add gently. Cover, and sit for 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
 Tip: delicious with roasted pine nuts mixed in!