Autumn Quinoa

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan.
2. 2
   Saute the garlic and onions with the olive oil and rosemary, until tender.
3. 3
   About 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Add quinoa and lemon juice to the pan.
5. 5
   Saute the quinoa for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to evenly toast the quinoa.
6. 6
   Pour on the white wine and allow it to cook off, continuing to cook the quinoa for another minute.
7. 7
   Add two cups of water and bring the quinoa to a boil, then simmer on low with the pan covered for 20 minutes or until the quinoa looks fluffy and there is no extra water.
8. 8
   Add chopped apple, baby spinach, cubes of cheddar and balsamic vinegar and mix together until cheddar has melted and the greens wilted.
9. 9
   Remove from heat and serve.