Quinoa with Swiss Chard, Garlic & Tomatoes
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup stems, finely chopped (about 4-6 stalks)
- 1 shallot, minced (or small onion)
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups Swiss chard leaves, roughly chopped
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- While the quinoa is cooking, warm the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
- Saute the chard stems and shallots until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and saute until they have lost their firmness.
- Add the garlic and chard leaves and continue to saute until the leaves have softened.
- Spread the quinoa on a serving platter.
- Remove the chard mixture from heat and slide on top of the cooked quinoa and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.