Quinoa and Spinach

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large uncooked onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

1.  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender (about 3-5 minutes).
2. Add quinoa to skillet; stirring frequently, until quinoa starts to turn golden brown (about 2 minutes).
3. Add broth, black pepper and red pepper flakes to skillet; bring to a boil.  cover skillet and reduce heat to low and simmer for 13 minutes; stir in spinach.  Cover skillet and cook until spinach and quinoa are tender and liquid is absorbed (about 3-5 minutes).  Season with salt.