Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins
It snowed in Boston yesterday. In the midst of this quarantine, we are finding comfort in every meal, particularly those that can be re-purposed for lunch (or breakfast, for that matter). This recipe is a family oldie. Our good friend Leena passed this on via this New York Times recipe that she found back in the day. The dish is warming and comforting for every member of our family. Add a green salad, a glass of wine, or chips, as you will.
1 cup quinoa, cooked
13 oz package frozen spinach
aromatics, diced (onion, shallots, a garlic clove or two)
¾ cup grated gruyere cheese
2 eggs, beaten
sage, to taste
salt, to taste
parmesan cheese, to taste
1Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
2Wash one cup of quinoa, and cook the quinoa with two cups of water. (Bring to a boil, then simmer with lid closed). When cooked, set aside in a large bowl to cool.
3Finely chop your aromatics and the sage.
4Sautee the aromatics with your frozen spinach and salt, to taste, until spinach is cooked.
5Add the spinach mix to the quinoa and stir until the spinach is evenly distributed. Add the cheese to the mixture, and transfer the mixture into a greased 9x9 baking dish.
6Evenly pour in the beaten eggs so that the quinoa mixture absorbs it completely.
7Top your dish with a generous serving of parmesan before baking for approximately 20 to 22 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, cooked
13 oz package frozen spinach
aromatics, diced (onion, shallots, a garlic clove or two)
¾ cup grated gruyere cheese
2 eggs, beaten
sage, to taste
salt, to taste
parmesan cheese, to taste
Directions
1Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
2Wash one cup of quinoa, and cook the quinoa with two cups of water. (Bring to a boil, then simmer with lid closed). When cooked, set aside in a large bowl to cool.
3Finely chop your aromatics and the sage.
4Sautee the aromatics with your frozen spinach and salt, to taste, until spinach is cooked.
5Add the spinach mix to the quinoa and stir until the spinach is evenly distributed. Add the cheese to the mixture, and transfer the mixture into a greased 9x9 baking dish.
6Evenly pour in the beaten eggs so that the quinoa mixture absorbs it completely.
7Top your dish with a generous serving of parmesan before baking for approximately 20 to 22 minutes.
