Monday, July 9, 2012

Rice with Quinoa, Spinach and Capers

This is another one of my super fast lunch ideas but you can also serve it as a side dish with dinner.


What you will need:

3/4 cup basmati rice
1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
handful of baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon baby capers

What you need to do:

1. Bring stock, rice and quinoa to the boil and then reduce heat to low.  Cover and cook for 12 minutes.

2. Fluff rice and quinoa and stir through spinach and capers.

3. Cover again and allow to sit for another 5 minutes before serving.

Notes:  I find the quinoa gives this quick dish all the flavour it needs but feel free to add a splash of your favourite dressing, or some lemon juice and olive oil, if you want something more.  I don't drain the capers so the liquid they are in also adds flavour to the rice.  You could add whatever you like, peas, olives, cherry tomatoes, or whatever else takes your fancy.


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