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greens and quinoa pie

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Malinda Coletta
North Providence, RI

Technically, quinoa is not a grain (it's related to spinach and chard). Here, greens are wilted then mixed with quinoa and cheese for a golden-crusted savory pie.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For greens and quinoa pie

  • 1 c
    quinoa
  • 2 1/2 c
    vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 lb
    spinach, fresh
  • 2/3
    head romaine
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1 md
    onion
  • 1/8 c
    dill, fresh
  • 1/8 c
    feta cheese
  • 1/8 c
    goat cheese
  • 2
    eggs

How To Make greens and quinoa pie

  • 1
    Place quinoa in small saucepan, and toast over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until almost dry. Add 2 1/2 cups vegtable stock, and season with salt, if desired. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and transfer to large bowl.
  • 2
    Heat large pot over medium heat. Add spinach, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until wilted, stirring frequently or tossing with tongs. Add romaine, and wilt 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer greens to strainer, and squeeze out excess moisture. Transfer to cutting board, and chop into small pieces. Stir greens into quinoa.
  • 3
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat 1 Tbs. oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, and sauté 10 minutes, or until browned. Add cooked onions, green onions, dill, crumbled feta cheese, and crumbled goat cheese to quinoa mixture. Stir in eggs; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • 4
    Pour 1 Tbs. oil into 9-inch pie pan, and place in oven. Heat 5 minutes, or until oil is hot. Swirl oil to coat bottom of pan, then spread quinoa mixture in pan with spatula. Bake 20 minutes. Drizzle pie with remaining 1 Tbs. oil, and bake 20 to 30 minutes more, or until golden brown.

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