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Parmesan Spinach and Kale Quinoa takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Parmesan Spinach and Kale Quinoa takes 30 minutes to cook.

Parmesan Spinach and Kale Quinoa makes 3 servings.

The ingredients for Parmesan Spinach and Kale Quinoa are:

1/4 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed)
2 tbsp butter
1 large clove of garlic (minced)
1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup fresh kale
2-3 tsp lemon juice (start with 2 tsp, and if you would like more add another tsp)
2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds or raw pecans (chopped in small pieces)
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Parmesan Spinach and Kale Quinoa:

Rinse your dried quinoa several times (this will allow it not to be bitter). Cook your quinoa in salted water and cook for 20 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water, set aside.In a large skillet melt butter and add garlic. Toss your garlic for about a minute and then add your kale and spinach. Cook several minutes to wilt your spinach and Kale. Add your quinoa, lemon juice and parmesan cheese. Cook for 2 minutes. Toss in your sesame seeds or pecans and cook another minute. Serve hot or coldServing Size: Makes 1 1/2 cups, Serving size is 1/2 cupNumber of Servings: 3Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HCOTTIS.

The nutritional information for Parmesan Spinach and Kale Quinoa is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 3
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 206.6

• Total Fat: 13.8 g
• Cholesterol: 26.3 mg
• Sodium: 215.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
• Protein: 7.1 g