Quinoa Primavera

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 268.8

Total Fat: 10.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 347.9 mg
Total Carbs: 37.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
Protein: 8.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Quinoa Primavera calories by ingredient

Introduction

A light pilaf that is filled with protein (quinoa has the highest protein content of any grain) and good nutrients A light pilaf that is filled with protein (quinoa has the highest protein content of any grain) and good nutrients

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

salt

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 small carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)

1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)

1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced (1/2 cup)

1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced (1/2 cup)

1/2 cup edamame (or can be substituted for fresh or frozen peas)

2 scallions, white part only, thinly sliced

fresh ground black pepper

1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Directions

Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes (grains should be dry and fragrant). Then add the water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, cover, simmer and let cook for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender. Do NOT stir the quinoa while simmering.

Combine olive oil and garlic in a large skillet and place it over medium heat. When the oil is hot and garlic is aromatic add the carrots and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the celery, peppers, edamame (or peas), and scallions. Saute just long enough for the veggies to heat through, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the hot quinoa and season to taste with salt and black pepper...stir in parsley and serve immediately.

This serves at least 4 people as a hearty side dish (or can be a main dish for vegetarians)

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WICKET23.