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Quinoa with Poached Egg, Spinach, and Cucumber

Quinoa with Poached Egg, Spinach, and Cucumber

Detox Cred: Quinoa (an ancient seed) is an excellent source of protein and contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein, like eggs. Eggs are the best natural source of the nutrient choline and help fight inflammation.

Whole Living, January/February January/February 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/151407/quinoa-poached-egg-spinach-and-cucumber
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  • Yield Serves 2

Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove, sliced
    • 5 ounces spinach, rinsed
    • Coarse salt
    • 1 carrot, peeled and julienned
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
    • 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
    • Red chile flakes
    • 1 teaspoon minced chives

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, about 1 minute. Add spinach and steam, covered, until wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt. Transfer to plate.
  2. Rinse pan and fill with 2 inches water; bring to a boil. Add carrot and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate. Reduce heat to a simmer and poach eggs, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Divide quinoa between bowls. Top with egg, spinach, carrot, and cucumber. Whisk vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt. Drizzle over bowls. Sprinkle with red chili flakes and chives.

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