Bacon Spinach Quinoa

Quinoa, bacon, and spinach come together into a quick and easy side dish with plenty of smoky flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 261 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach
• 1 pound bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Cook and stir bacon and onion in a skillet over medium heat until bacon is cooked and onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer and drain mixture on a paper towel-lined plate. Cook spinach in the remaining bacon drippings until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir quinoa, onion-bacon mixture, and cilantro into spinach until evenly blended.