Mediterranean Quinoa Recipe with Basil and Feta

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is more economical and still provides a hearty base.

Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water.

Add quinoa to a saucepan with 2 cups of water and a little salt.

Add dried thyme, oregano, and basil to the saucepan.

Turn heat to high and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to low heat to simmer for 15 minutes.

In a skillet, heat olive oil and add chopped onion (1 medium onion).

Saute onions until translucent, about 15 minutes.

Add 3 cloves of minced garlic to the onions, reserving some for later.

After 15 minutes, check quinoa; it should have absorbed the water.

Add 2 cups of chopped fresh spinach to the hot quinoa to wilt it.

Add 1/4 cup of fresh basil to the quinoa and spinach mixture.

Add the sauteed onions to the quinoa mixture and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.

Once cooled, add 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, salt, and reserved raw garlic to the mixture.

Add halved cherry tomatoes to the salad.

Add 3/4 to 1 cup of feta cheese to the salad.

Stir everything together and serve.

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