Quoina with Veggies


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 106.4
  • Total Fat: 3.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
  • Sodium: 420.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 4.3 g

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Introduction

Great side dish for dinner. Great side dish for dinner.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients


    Ingredients:
    Onions, raw, .25 cup, chopped
    Baby Carrots, raw, 4 large
    Peppers, sweet, red, raw, sliced, .5 cup
    Asparagus, fresh, 6 spear, medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) )
    *green onion (spring onion), 0.25 cup
    *(V) Squash, Yellow, raw, 1 cup
    *Quoina, 1/4 cup
    *Kroger Clear Chicken Broth, 2 cup
    *Extra Light Olive Oil, 1 tbsp
    Salt, 1 dash
    Pepper, black, .25 tsp
    Pepper, red or cayenne, .25 tsp
    Garlic powder, .5 tsp
    Parmesan Cheese, grated, .25 cup

Directions

Over medium heat, Saute onion, red bell pepper, carrots, in olive oil, for about 3 minutes, add remaining vegetable and stir,cook an additional 5 minutes, add spices and quinoa, stir, now add in broth, reduce heat and allow to simmer on low for approx. 20-25 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with parmesan just before serving.

Serving Size: 6 servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SWATKINS1961.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    I did not think I would like this but I gave it a try as I needed to change from my white rice. I am so glad I did, it tastes great and its healthy! THANK YOU! - 3/11/13


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    What is the serving size on this? It says "Serving Size: 6 servings" - 2/15/12


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    Incredible!
    Very good and EASY to make. I left off the parmesan cheese and used nutritional yeast instead, and used vegetable broth for the chicken broth. - 9/14/11