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Spinach and Pine Nut Quinoa

January 20, 2026

Spinach and Pine Nut Quinoa

How to Make Spinach and Pine Nut Quinoa

Make this recipe the same week you make the Spinach Pesto Halibut since it uses a lot of the same ingredients. This nutrition-packed side dish would go great with fish, chicken or pork.


15 min prep time


6servings


1/2 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions with chicken broth.
  2. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add spinach and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour cooked quinoa in a medium bowl; add spinach and remaining ingredients and mix well.
Low Sodium
Quick & Easy
Lunch
Gluten-Free
Sides
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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1/2 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    180

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    8g

    10%

    • Saturated Fat
      1.1g

      6%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    90mg

    4%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    22g

    8%

    • Dietary Fiber
      3g

      11%
    • Total Sugars
      3g

  • Protein
    7g

  • Potassium
    430mg
    9%

Ingredients

quinoa
1 cup

low sodium vegetable broth
2 cup

olive oil
1 tbsp

garlic (minced)
2 clove

baby spinach leaves
6 oz

pine nuts (toasted)
1/4 cup

black pepper
1/8 tsp

Parmesan (freshly grated)
2 tbsp