Simple Quinoa and Vegetables
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 294.9
- Total Fat: 13.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 43.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 38.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
- Protein: 7.4 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Simple Quinoa and Vegetables calories by ingredient
Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
Introduction
This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat! This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 c quinoa, rinsed
2 c water
4 medium carrots, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
8 spears fresh asparagus, chopped
1 T rice wine vinegar
2 T olive oil
1 t fresh thyme, leaves removed from stem
black pepper to taste
Directions
Place water in a small covered saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add quinoa and stir. Reduce heat to a simmer and replace lid. Simmer for 11-12 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
Steam the vegetables for 3-4 minutes, either in the microwave or in a small covered pot with 1/2 inch water.
Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette. Place the vinegar and thyme in a small bowl, then whisk in the oil. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork.
Place 3/4 cup of quinoa on each plate. Arrange a quarter of the vegetables over the quinoa and top with about 2 teaspoons of the vinaigrette.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Because quinoa is a seed, it contains more fat and calories than a similar volume of rice or another grain.
Steam the vegetables for 3-4 minutes, either in the microwave or in a small covered pot with 1/2 inch water.
Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette. Place the vinegar and thyme in a small bowl, then whisk in the oil. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork.
Place 3/4 cup of quinoa on each plate. Arrange a quarter of the vegetables over the quinoa and top with about 2 teaspoons of the vinaigrette.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Because quinoa is a seed, it contains more fat and calories than a similar volume of rice or another grain.
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Member Ratings For This Recipe
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I love quinoa; so versatile. I use it in place of rice and sometimes pasta. More protein & fiber. Rinse well; cook in low sodium/low fat broth; add veggies of your choice; add meat and/or sauce if desired. For breakfast, boil in water, add a little honey or brown sugar and cinnamon. Top with fruit. - 8/29/10
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I put the quinoa back on the shelf when I saw the serving size was only 1/4 cup. then I realized that was dry measure, which makes more than 1/2 cup when fluffed. When I made it, I loaded up the veggies so that 1/2 cup of the quinoa/veggie combo was probably half of the listed calories. Love it! - 1/6/11
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Rinse 1 cup of Quinoa & set aside. Add 2 Tbs. olive oil to a large skillet. Add 1 chopped onion & 1 tsp. of minced garlic (in the jar). Cook & add your rinsed quinoa. Stir until it changes color & add 22oz chicken broth. Cover & simmer 13min. Add 10oz bag chopped spinach.Cover & set aside 15min - 1/31/11
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I wish there had been an answer to what a Y peeler was. And the person who said they poured the canned juice on the cooked meal is getting a lot of salt, unless it is a low salt canned veggie. - 11/24/09
Reply from CHEF_MEG (3/4/13)
A "Y" peeler is a new design from the traditional peeler that is shaped like the lettter "Y". Don't feel like you need to run out and buy one but when it comes time to replace yours ask for this new style. Chef Meg
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This was great. I bought organic by Eden at Heinen's. I forgot to rinse it but it was not bitter at all. I steamed carrots, broccoli, asparagus, & onion. Topped with Kraft Basil Parmesan Vinaigrette (1 T-35 cal but high in sodium). It was delicious. I will try many other receipes with Quinoa. - 1/30/11
