Quinoa Pilaf

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 140.5
  • Total Fat: 4.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 19.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 4.2 g

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Introduction

With my schedule i needed a protein packed, gluten free carb with lots of nutrition thats easy and safe to carry with me. Quinoa is my new super food. Not only is it satisfying it delivers ALL of the amino acids and takes on the flavors you add. With my schedule i needed a protein packed, gluten free carb with lots of nutrition thats easy and safe to carry with me. Quinoa is my new super food. Not only is it satisfying it delivers ALL of the amino acids and takes on the flavors you add.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 cup Quinoa grains
    2 cups water or broth (adds more calories w/broth)

    1 cup chopped celery
    1 medium onion diced
    1 cups diced cabbage
    1 cup diced fresh red bell pepper
    1 cup sliced scallions (white and green parts)
    1 cup sliced then diced mushrooms
    6 cloves garlic
    red pepper flakes to taste
    salt to taste

Directions

Cook quinoa according to package instructions, set aside.

In a medium sautee pan, set on med high heat, add 1 Tablespoon olive oil, celery, cabbage, onions and red spices. Sautee for about three minutes.

Add diced mushrooms, red pepper and garlic. Sautee another three minutes, remove from heat and stir in green onion.

In a medium glass bowl toss veggies with the cooked quinoa and remaining tablespoon of olive oil, season to taste and serve or store in the refrigerator until needed.

Serving Size: Makes 8 healthy servings