Quinoa with Roasted Sesame Seeds and Spinach

I love quinoa! It's such a delicious, healthy substitute for rice. Don't be intimidated, it's very simple to make. You'll be addicted in no time. It's vitamin packed and an excellent source of protein (a good substitute for meat).

Ingredients: (serves 2)

1 cup rinsed quinoa

1/3 cup roasted sesame seeds

salt to taste

2 cups fat free, low sodium chicken broth

2 handfuls fresh baby spinach

Directions: 

rinse your dry quinoa and place it in a pan with the chicken broth

lightly salt the mixture

bring to a boil over medium high heat

immediately cover the pan and bring it down to a simmer

let it simmer, covered for 15 minutes

remove from heat and set aside

place sesame seeds in a frying pan

over medium heat toast until the are browned on both sides

stir together your seeds, quinoa, and spinach 

serve immediately

enjoy!