Quinoa and Chard Skillet
from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 486kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups water
- 2 onions chopped
- 8 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 bunches swiss chard chopped
- 2 Tbs. capers optional
- ½-1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper
- ¼ cup fresh herbs chopped - parsley or basil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 15 oz. cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa in vegetable broth by boiling the water in a saucepan and adding the quinoa.
- Reduce the heat to simmer and cover loosely for 15 minutes, until the water has been absorbed.
- In a large skillet cook the onion and garlic over medium heat, adding a bit of water if it begins to stick.
- When the onion is soft, add the chard to the skillet, along with a bit more water to keep it from sticking.
- Cover and let the chard begin to wilt
- Cook for about 15 minutes, until the chard is tender and wilted.
- Stir in the capers, if using and the remaining ingredients.
- Stir the cooked quinoa and chickpeas into the skillet.
Nutrition
Serving: 6to 8 | Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 1213mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6500IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 9mg