Quinoa Pilaf with Spinach & Curry

This is such a well-rounded meal. Warm and cozy from the quinoa and curry yet bright and fresh from the tomatoes & lemon! And of course quinoa has plenty of protein so don't feel like you need to add meat to balance out your meal.

Ingredients:
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 finely chopped small yellow onion
1 clove garlic
1 c. quinoa
1 1/4c. water
5 c. spinach leaves
3/4 tsp. curry powder
1 tbsp. lemon zest
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 - 1 pt. grape tomatoes

Place oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes. Add quinoa and cook for 1 minute. Add water and bring to boil. Cover & simmer approx. 20 minutes. Stir in spinach, lemon zest, and spices. Top with tomatoes.