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Tropical Quinoa with Garlic and Swiss Chard
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
 
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Whole Grain
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 cups swiss chard chopped
  • 1 cup pineapple cut into 1/2 inch pieces (you can also use crushed pineapple)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 scallions whites and greens cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a pot on medium heat combine quinoa with chicken stock.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa for 10 minutes. Add swiss chard and cook until it is al dente, approximatley 5 minutes longer.
  4. In a large skillet, heat oil. Add garlic and onions. Sauté until softened.
  5. Add pineapple and parsley. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until hot.
  6. Combine quinoa and swiss chard.
  7. Add lime juice.
  8. Salt and pepper to taste.