I wish I was more fond of quinoa, but I do love baby spinach.
And yes, picking up the spinach from the floor and just splashing a bit of water on it before tossing it in the pot horrified me. Seriously, the five second rule is a fiction and so is the idea that plain water banishes whatever you are tracking around on your feet (especially when you are a yoga teacher - yuck).
But the recipe looks doable and quick. Let me know, if you try it. My kitchen is still in a shambles due to the reno, so it might be awhile before I get to it myself.