Spanish Quinoa

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 15 min 15
Spanish Quinoa
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Ingredients


2 cup Quinoa, uncooked (dry)
2 clove(s) Garlic (crushed)
1 medium Yellow onion (chopped)
1 tsp Chili powder (or paprika)
1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
1/2 tsp Cumin (ground)
1/2 cup Frozen green peas
1/4 cup chopped Olives (black or green)
Cayenne pepper (pinch)
227 gm Tomato sauce, canned
1 3/4 cup Chicken broth (stock)
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions


Heat oil in large saute' pan, add onion and cook until partially translucent. Add garlic and cook until onions are translucent. Add spices and mix with onions. Next, add rinsed, dried Quinoa and saute' for 3-4 minutes, stir frequently. Add frozen peas, olives, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.

Serving size is 3/4 cup & 5 oz grilled chicken

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 107
Calories from fat 25.5
Calories from saturated fat 3.7
Total Fat 2.8 g
Saturated Fat 0.4 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.3 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 109 mg
Potassium 223 mg
Total Carbohydrate 17.3 g
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g
Sugars 1.1 g
Protein 4.3 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.1
Vegetables 0.3

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Side




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