Quinoa with Pea Pods and Peppers
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 228.6
- Total Fat: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 4.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 39.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 7.9 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Quinoa with Pea Pods and Peppers calories by ingredient
Introduction
Quinoa is perfect for a busy night. A good source of protein and fiber, this whole grain (actuallya seed) is ready in about 15 minutes. You could eat it plain, but like any grain, it benefits from added
flavors. Sautéing garlic, shallots, and other vegetables in a bit of olive oil adds a layer of flavor to the
dish, then lemon and parsley add freshness.
Quinoa is more calorie- and nutrient-dense than rice or couscous. If you prefer a lighter side
dish, cook half as much quinoa or cut the serving size in half. It can also be a light vegetarian entrée.
Instead of snow peas, try frozen peas, chopped asparagus, broccoli, or cauliflower. Quinoa is perfect for a busy night. A good source of protein and fiber, this whole grain (actually
a seed) is ready in about 15 minutes. You could eat it plain, but like any grain, it benefits from added
flavors. Sautéing garlic, shallots, and other vegetables in a bit of olive oil adds a layer of flavor to the
dish, then lemon and parsley add freshness.
Quinoa is more calorie- and nutrient-dense than rice or couscous. If you prefer a lighter side
dish, cook half as much quinoa or cut the serving size in half. It can also be a light vegetarian entrée.
Instead of snow peas, try frozen peas, chopped asparagus, broccoli, or cauliflower.
Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa
1 1⁄2 cups vegetable stock or water
2 tsp olive oil
4 small shallots, chopped (1/4 cup)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 ounces snow peas, sliced (about
2 cups)
1 yellow or orange bell pepper, cored,
seeded, and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 1⁄2 tbsp lemon juice
1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped
Directions
1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer under
cold water until the water runs clear. Place
the quinoa into a medium-size saucepan with
lid and add the stock. Bring to a boil, cover,
and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the quinoa
is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
2. While the quinoa is simmering, heat a sauté
pan over moderate heat. Once hot, add the oil.
When the oil is hot, add the shallots and garlic
to the pan. Sauté until the shallots become
tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the snow peas and
peppers and sauté for 3 minutes more.
3. Drain any remaining stock from the quinoa;
add the quinoa to the vegetables and stir to
combine. Remove from heat and add the lemon
juice and parsley. Serve warm or cold.
cold water until the water runs clear. Place
the quinoa into a medium-size saucepan with
lid and add the stock. Bring to a boil, cover,
and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the quinoa
is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
2. While the quinoa is simmering, heat a sauté
pan over moderate heat. Once hot, add the oil.
When the oil is hot, add the shallots and garlic
to the pan. Sauté until the shallots become
tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the snow peas and
peppers and sauté for 3 minutes more.
3. Drain any remaining stock from the quinoa;
add the quinoa to the vegetables and stir to
combine. Remove from heat and add the lemon
juice and parsley. Serve warm or cold.
Member Ratings For This Recipe
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MARCYSPIEKER
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KINISUE
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MARYELLEN301
I mistakenly got Snap Pea Stir Fry which was really just stir fry veggies with a few snow peas. While very colorful, my mistake really disappointed me. Next time I will be more alert as to what I buy. That being said, the addition of soy sauce would have been nice.
Snow peas would have been better - 7/1/14
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BONIFIANT
I introduced my husband to quinoa yesterday with another recipe I tried from the recipe collection. Since I added no salt, his only comment was 'it could use some salt and what is wrong with plain old rice. I plan to try this recipe as he really likes pea pods but add low sodium soy sauce to his. - 6/5/12
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AIYANASMAMA