Quinoa Stir Fry With Spinach & Walnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa (measured dry)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic clove
1/2 cup walnut pieces
baby spinach leaves
1 cup grape tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
fresh basil leaf (to garnish) (optional)

Preparation

Place quinoa in small bowl, add water to cover, and swish to rinse. Pour into mesh strainer and drain well.
Heat oil in medium skillet. Add quinoa. Toast, stirring, over medium heat until golden (about 10 minutes) Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add salt and 2 cups of water. Heat to boil. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Spread walnuts in small skillet and stir over medium-low heat until toasted, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
When quinoa is cooked, add spinach and tomatoes to skillet. Stir fry over medium heat until spinach is almost wilted and tomatoes are warmed, about 1 minute. Stir in walnuts and cheese. Garnish with basil. Serve warm.