Quinoa Recipe from Westside Market NYC

Ever since I tried quinoa about five years ago, I've been a fan. This little gluten-free grain packed with protein should be in every Celiac's pantry. Recently, I was sent an email from Westside Market here in NYC. It looks like my fellow New Yorkers are also embracing quinoa. Here's what Westside Market has to say...

Westside Market NYC, a top market that has been in business in New York City for almost 50 years, has seen a rise in the number of people purchasing quinoa at their four locations. Benefits of eating quinoa include that it is packed with protein and calcium, great for dieters as it keeps eaters fuller longer and boosts brain power due to the high level of iron.

Maria Zoitas, wife of Westside Market NYC’s founder John Zoitas, and creator of the Made by Maria line of prepared foods available at Westside Market NYC, has the below quick and healthy quinoa recipe to share with your readers.

MARIA’S HOME MADE SPINACH QUINOA MEDITERANEO 

Makes 4 Servings

8 OZ. QUINOA

1 BUNCH SCALLIONS

1 SPANISH ONION

4 CUPS SPINACH

2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL (PREFERABLY FROM THE ARTISANAL KITCHEN)

1 BUNCH PARSLEY

1 BUNCH ANISE

1 BUNCH DILL

2 TEASPOON KOSHER SALT

1 TEAPSOON BLACK PEPPER

6 CUPS OF WATER

Preparation:

·         SAUTEE ONIONS, SCALLIONS, PARSLEY AND ANISE, IN OLIVE OIL.

·         ADD 6 CUPS OF WATER AND COOK FOR 5 MINUTES.

·         ADD QUINOA AND COOK FOR 15 MINUTES.

·         ADD THE SPINACH AND COOK UNTIL WILTED.

THIS RECIPE SERVES 4

About Westside Market NYC 
Established in 1965 Westside Market NYC has been deeply engrained in the fabric of Manhattan’s Upper Westside life. A rare find in the food market business, Westside Market NYC is family owned and operated in the truest sense. Born and raised on a farm in Roupakia, a village on the island of Lefkada, Greece, John Zoitas arrived in the U.S. from Greece more than 45 years ago. He brought with him a love of fresh-grown produce, authentic cooking, and a steadfast commitment to service and quality. Each of our locations enjoys a remarkably loyal following, which is no surprise; it’s a direct result of the fact that the Zoitas family takes great pride in every aspect of their business. Under the tutelage of his father John, George Zoitas has taken the reigns of Westside Market NYC and made it into the premier market it is today. Our mission is simple: to become your favorite neighborhood food market and caterer of choice by offering the highest quality foods and hard-to-find products supported by friendly, personalized, efficient service. Discover Westside Market NYC, and experience the difference! For more information visit www.wmarketnyc.com