Quinoa Corn and Spinach Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup quinoa , rinsed thoroughly under running water
7 cups water
2 ears corn, shucked
2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and finely diced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
sea salt , to taste
2 potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 6oz)
fresh ground pepper , to taste
1/4 lb feta cheese, cut into small cubes
1 bunch spinach, stems removed and leaves washed
3 green onions , including greens thinly sliced
1/3 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and diced (optional)

Directions:

Simmer the quinoa in 7 cups boiling water for 10 minutes.
While the quinoa is cooking, slice off the top half of the corn kernels, then reverse your knife and press out the milk with the dull edge running down the length of the cobs. Set aside.
Drain quinoa, but reserve liquid.
Heat the oil in a 3-quart saucepan with garlic and chile, cook for about 30 seconds over medium heat, then add the cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and the potatoes.
Measure 6 cups of the quinoa-cooking water and add it to the pot. Bring to a boil, then add the quinoa and simmer, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the corn and its scrapings.
Turn off the heat, taste for salt, and season the soup with pepper.
Add the cheese, then stir in the spinach and the green onions. As soon as the spinach is wilted, after 2-3 minutes, serve the soup, garnished with the cilantro and hard-boiled egg if you're using it.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	224.99 Kcal (942 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.18g	17%
Cholesterol	47.9mg	16%
Sodium	278.82mg	12%
Potassium	564.1mg	12%
Total Carbs	23.21g	8%
Sugars	2.15g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.77g	15%
Protein	9.47g	19%
Vitamin C	21.9mg	37%
Iron	3.5mg	20%
Calcium	198.2mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	52.79 Kcal (221 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.62g	17%
Cholesterol	11.24mg	16%
Sodium	65.42mg	12%
Potassium	132.36mg	12%
Total Carbs	5.44g	8%
Sugars	0.5g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	15%
Protein	2.22g	19%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	37%
Iron	0.8mg	20%
Calcium	46.5mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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