Caramelized Onion Quinoa

quinoa, onions and spinach in a pink bowl

5 from 8 votes

You're going to love this 7-ingredient Caramelized Onion Quinoa! Caramelized onions combine with garlic, spinach and quinoa to make this gluten free, vegetarian dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: caramelized onion quinoa

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Author: Erin

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 ½ cups water
2 tablespoon butter
2 yellow onions sliced
2 tablespoon olive oil divided
1 ½ cups spinach packed
2 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded

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Instructions

Combine the quinoa and water in a large saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, place a lid on top, and cook the quinoa until it's soft.
Meanwhile, caramelize the onions. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the onions and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Reduce heat to low and cook until soft, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the onions seem to be browning, add 1 more tablespoon olive oil.
Once the onions are soft and caramelized, add the spinach and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and garlic is fragrant.
Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet, along with the cheese, and stir to combine. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation

*Want to bulk this up? Try adding cooked mushrooms, prosciutto or even cooked diced sweet potatoes to it

*Storage: store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; or, wait for it to cool, then transfer the quinoa to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

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