Quinoa Spinach Salad

Quinoa Spinach Salad Topped With Pomegranate
Quinoa usually considered a whole grain similar to brown rice, white rice, and other grains barley and wheat are packed with protein and essential nutrients, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, copper, iron, manganese and fiber.  

Serve as a side dish, over vegetables or stir-fried.
Ingredients
1 cup Quinoa
spinach
onion
Pomegranate
vegetable broth

Instructions
1.) Use the ratio 1.25 cups vegetable broth to 1 cup quinoa for light and fluffy results.
2.) In a 2 quart pan or larger bring 1.25 cups of vegetable broth to a boil.
3.) Add 1 cup of Quinoa and stir. Cover the pan with a lid. Reduce the heat to a slow simmer on low heat.  Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
4.) slice one sweet onion and toss with baby spinach.

Serve spinach and onion on a platter topped with the cooked quinoa.  Garnish with pomegranate or freshly chopped cranberries if in season.
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