Colorful Side Dish #3
Spinach and Feta
Israeli Couscous, Orzo, Baby Garbanzo, Red Quinoa
Sauté chopped garlic, chopped scallions, and red pepper flakes in olive oil. Add fresh baby spinach to wilt. Season to taste.
Toss spinach mixture with cooked Israeli couscous, orzo, baby garbanzo, and red quinoa. This blend is called Harvest Grains Blend and is available from Trader Joe’s. Crumble feta on top. This recipe was inspired by one in Gourmet magazine some years ago, they made theirs with Acini di Pepe (tiny pearl pasta) and used frozen spinach.
Something New at Home
I am very excited about this change that cost nothing but makes my home feel dramatically different for the new year. I switched the dining room and family room. The former family room is considerably larger and has a fireplace in the corner. I moved the dining table here so now there is a more open and casual space for dining, and we can eat in front of a beautiful crackling fire.
The former dining room is now a cozy den. The chandelier which was above the dining table is above the coffee table, so you can still walk by without hitting your head. Makes a great spot to sit and read cookbooks! I also switched some artwork around, and that has freshened up some of the other rooms in the house.
Have you made any changes to your home or kitchen for the new year?
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Mikky and Maria – thank you so much!
Laurie – we are twins! I am now so into wallpaper. My next project is in my bedroom, chocolate background with huge hydrangeas.
Thanks Lore!
Hi Lyn – I will try yours too. Sounds good!
Peter – first, no, no TV, I only have one in this house, some people think that is weird. That new little den is cozy and a great place to read and relax. Second, I know your wheels are turning with this side, cannot wait to see your lamb dish!
Juliet – you made my day!
Hi Darius – thanks and from seeing your videos, your place rocks! Love the granite!!!
Hi Marie – they came up with a good combo, what are you doing with it? I’m sure it is fabulous.
HI ThatGirl – can’t believe it took me so long to come up with it.
Hi MLV – that sounds like very interesting wallpaper! A little art goes a long way. I just bought an adorable painting from Tuesday Morning for $29. Good luck with your decor! And there is nothing man-made that can top your fresh flowers.
I made #3 tonight, or rather, something like it. My local TJ’s didn’t have the Harvest Grains Blend (they must be out of stock because I’ve seen it there before), so I just used a combination of quinoa and Israeli couscous. I added canned chickpeas and roasted red pepper (for color, completely forgetting to add the red pepper flakes — I will have to add it to the leftovers). In any case, thanks for the inspiration; it was delicious!
Oh, I would nap so good in that den…no TV right? Good.
The couscous and feta would be a great side for lamb…hmmm…
I have the Harvest Grains Blend. I toss it with olive oil and parmesan cheese. Will definitely try it with spinach. Thanks!