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melladoree posted this
If you have never had quinoa then your life really is incomplete! It is an excellent source of protein, complete in the essential amino acids. Also it will provide you with iron, potassium, vitamin B6, niacin, thiamin, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and folate. Not convinced? Just try this recipe and serve with black beans & humus then you will be asking for thirds!
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
1 3/4 cup vegetable broth or water
1/2 tsp butter
1/2 tsp cumin
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 jalapeño, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1/8 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp white pepper
Sea salt
2 oz feta cheese
Instructions:
In a medium saucepan add broth, quinoa, water, salt, butter and cumin, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, till tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for about 15 minutes.
While quinoa is setting, chop the onions and jalapeño. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, cumin, pepper and salt. Set side.
Add chopped ingredients into quinoa and toss with dressing.
Can serve warm or let sit overnight, sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
Can be served chilled with warm black beans and a dollop of hummus as an dip for pita chips!
Nutritional Information:
Kilocalories: 250.38 kcal (14%)
Protein: 8.87 g (15%)
Carbohydrate: 33.32 g
Fat, Total: 9.29 g
PFA 18:2, Linoleic: 1.65 g (14%)
PFA 18:3, Linolenic: 0.18 g (16%)
Riboflavin: 24%; Vitamin B6: 23%; Folate: 23%; Magnesium: 28%; Zinc: 22%; Iron 13%
