Spanish Rice (with Quinoa instead)

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 Tbs Olive Oil1 cup (dry) quinoa1/2 cup chopped onion2 cups chicken broth1 can chopped tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotelle)1 Tbs Chili Powder1 teaspoon salt
Directions
makes approximately 4 half cup servings of "Spanish Rice"

Place medium pot on stovetop and add Olive Oil
Add onion and saute for a short time
Add dry quinoa and toast (along with onion) for approx 5
Add broth, tomatoes&chiles, Chile powder & salt
Cover and bring mixture back to a boil
Turn heat to low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until grain appears soft and germ ring appears

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WIGTURTLE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 262.7
  • Total Fat: 10.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
  • Sodium: 1,319.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
  • Protein: 7.6 g

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