Johnette recommends you source fresh ingredients for this healthy recipe from the Bradenton Farmers Market! Look for the ingredients marked with an asterisk.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: Makes 4 servings
- 1 small, whole head of garlic*
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (can use flavored, like basil)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onions*
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ cup uncooked red quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves*
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil*
- ½ cup grape tomatoes*, halved
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese*
- 1–2 dashes balsamic vinegar*
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground sea salt
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°. Cut ¼-inch from top of garlic head.
- Wrap in foil and bake for 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes. Squeeze head into small bowl to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins.
- Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and red pepper and cook 1 minute. Add quinoa and cook, stirring, 2–3 minutes. Add wine, stirring until liquid is absorbed.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat; stir in garlic pulp, spinach, basil, tomatoes, cheese, vinegar, and salt to taste. Serve immediately.
