Recipe of Greek Spanakopita

Greek Quinoa

The root σπανάκι is for spinach, and πίτα for pita or pie.

Recipe Summary Greek Quinoa

Great to bring as a side dish to a BBQ or as lunch for the week. Easy to make in advance.

Ingredients | Greek Spanakopita

2 cups water

1 cup quinoa, rinsed

½ cup olive oil

⅓ cup sliced Kalamata olives

⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

⅓ cup halved cherry tomatoes

2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves

Directions

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large serving bowl and let cool completely.

Drizzle olive oil over cooled quinoa and stir. Fold olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil through the quinoa.

Info | Greek Spanakopita

prep: 15 mins cook: 15 mins additional: 15 mins total: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 cups

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