Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains Quinoa Recipes Quinoa-and-Spinach Pilaf 3.5 (176) 7 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Andrew Purcell Servings: 4 This quick-cooking, whole-grain side is good with beef short ribs, grilled chicken, hamburgers. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup rinsed quinoa 1 ¼ cups water 5 cups baby spinach (5 ounces) 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Salt and pepper Directions In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add quinoa and cook 1 minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in spinach and lemon zest, then season with salt and pepper. Originally appeared: Everyday Food, September 2012 Rate It PRINT