Quinoa with Feta, Swiss Chard, and Black Olives

Adapted from Alternative Medicine Magazine, October 2006

Protein-packed quinoa is a great choice for anyone wanting to add protein to their diet without the fat found in meat.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups NOW Real Food® Organic Quinoa*

1/2 tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. NOW Real Food® Extra Virgin Olive Oil*

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 large bunch Swiss chard, stems and ribs removed, leaves coarsely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup coarsely chopped Moroccan black olives

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Place quinoa in a strainer and rinse with cold water until water runs clear; drain.
2. Combine quinoa, 2 cups water, and salt in a heavy, medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is just tender and water is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
3. While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet.
4. Saute onions for 1 to 2 minutes, until just tender.
5. Stir in chard and garlic, and toss to coat with oil Cook for 4 to 6 minutes until chard is tender.
6. Stir in olives and cook for 1 minute longer.
7. Remove from heat and stir in quinoa, mixing until combined well.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve immediately.

Per serving:
386 Calories
13 g Protein
51 g Carbohydrate
16 g Total Fat
4 g Saturated Fat
17 mg Cholesterol
960mg Sodium
5 g F iber

*NOW items available at your local health food store