Bacon Spinach Quinoa

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 pound bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  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.
  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

309 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.7g 31% DV
Total Fat 16.7g 21% DV
Carbs 28.5g 10% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 607mg 26% DV
Potassium 1338.8mg 28% DV
Cholesterol 27.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 130mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 144.3mg 100% DV
Calcium 350.3mg 27% DV
Iron 11.9mg 66% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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