Garden Fresh Quinoa

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Quinoa is a whole grain and contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. With its high fiber and antioxidant content it's easy to see why everyone is talking about quinoa these days! Try it with garden vegetables in this delicious, quick-and-easy dish.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup quinoa, rinsed and well drained

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • ¾ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • cup chopped seeded cucumber

  • 1 large green onion, thinly sliced, or 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil

  • 1 leaf Fresh basil

Directions

  1. In a small nonstick saucepan, cook quinoa and garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

  2. Add broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in cucumber, green onion and snipped basil. If desired, garnish with additional basil.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

112 Calories
4g Fat
16g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 2/3 cup
Calories 112
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 9%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Vitamin A 236IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Folate 47mcg 12%
Sodium 217mg 9%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Magnesium 48mg 11%
Potassium 179mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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