Quinoa With Saffron, Spinach and Apples | Oregonian Recipes

Name: Quinoa With Saffron, Spinach and Apples | Oregonian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small red onion, minced; 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin; 1 bay leaf; Large pinch saffron threads, crumbled; Salt; 1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 3/4 cup water; 1 large bunch spinach, rinsed and chopped coarse (or use 6 ounces bagged spinach); 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1/3-inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Lemon juice to taste; Freshly ground black pepper

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This pairs particularly well with roast turkey or chicken. Penzeys Spices stocks several varieties of saffron at reasonable prices.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 bay leaf
Large pinch saffron threads, crumbled
Salt
1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
3/4 cup water
1 large bunch spinach, rinsed and chopped coarse (or use 6 ounces bagged spinach)
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Lemon juice to taste
Freshly ground black pepper