Two Grain Spinach Toss Recipe

Name: Two Grain Spinach Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium red onions or 1 large red onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced fine; 2 cups quinoa, rinsed and toasted; 1 cup lentils, cooked (I used leftover red lentils); 6 mushrooms, cleaned and coarse chopped; 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds; 3 cups vegetable broth (I use homemade); 1 cup water, divided; 1 bunch Baby Spinach, washed and chopped; fresh ground pepper (optional); sea salt (optional); 1 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional); olive oil flavored cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 medium red onions or 1 large red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced fine
2 cups quinoa, rinsed and toasted
1 cup lentils, cooked (I used leftover red lentils)
6 mushrooms, cleaned and coarse chopped
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
3 cups vegetable broth (I use homemade)
1 cup water, divided
1 bunch Baby Spinach, washed and chopped
fresh ground pepper (optional)
sea salt (optional)
1 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
olive oil flavored cooking spray

1
Spray the inside of a large pot with cooking spray. Use generously.
2
Heat pot over medium heat. Add onions to pot and saute about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic and mustard seeds. Stir while seeds heat.
4
When seeds begin to make popping sounds, add the grains and mushrooms. Stir.
5
Add vegetable broth and 1//2 water.
6
Cover pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
7
Uncover, stir and taste for texture. If too dry, add the 2nd half of water, cover and simmer another 5 minutes.
8
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for five minutes.
9
Fold in spinach and pine nuts, if using. Add salt and pepper as desired.
10
Allow to stand covered about 5 minutes until spinach is wilted.
11
Fluff. It's now ready to use as suggested -- or -- use as you wish!
12
Mainly -- enjoy!

669

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium red onions or 1 large red onion, diced, 4 garlic cloves, minced fine, 2 cups quinoa, rinsed and toasted, 1 cup lentils, cooked (I used leftover red lentils), and more.

Yes, Two Grain Spinach Toss falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Two Grain Spinach Toss

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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