Folate-Rich Beef and Spinach Grain Bowl
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Fusion

Folate-Rich Beef and Spinach Grain Bowl

A prenatal grain bowl: fully-cooked ground beef and wilted spinach over quinoa with a light lemon dressing — a good source of folate and iron.

Total
30 min
Serves
2
Level
Easy

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

Ingredients

2 servings

Method

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 8-10 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining, reaching 160°F (71°C).

  4. Season the beef with the salt and black pepper.

  5. Stir the baby spinach into the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.

  6. Divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls and top with the beef and spinach mixture.

  7. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes over each bowl and drizzle with the lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Calories
901
Protein
36 g
Carbs
56 g
Fat
62 g
Fibre
11 g
Sugar
23 g
Sodium
243 mg
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Recipe by Boon Tools.