Velvet Quinoa

Velvet Quinoa
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 228.1
  • Total Fat: 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 518.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 43.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
  • Protein: 8.2 g

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Introduction

This is a great side dish for grilled fish or serve with some roasted winter squash for a vegan feast! This is a great side dish for grilled fish or serve with some roasted winter squash for a vegan feast!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 large beet diced
    1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
    1/2 cup frozen peas
    1 cup quinoa
    2 1/2 to 3 cups of vegetable broth
    salt and pepper to taste
    1/2 tbsp powdered garlic (optional)

Directions

1. Boil diced beet on vegetable broth until beet chunks are tender.

2. Add quinoa, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until half of the liquid has evaporated then add corn and peas.

3. Once all water has evaporated, turn heat off.

Serve!!!

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MAPHIX74.