Basic Grain Cookery - Quinoa Recipe

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Basic Grain Cookery - Quinoa
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup quinoa
  • 3/4 cup water

Directions:

  1. Rinse quinoa in a fine strainer until water runs clear (not soapy-looking).
  2. Bring water to a boil, add salt to taste.
  3. Add grain, reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. Cover and cook 20 minutes.
  5. Let stand off the heat, covered, for 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 156.4 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.55g 4%
Sodium 5.68mg 0%
Potassium 239.28mg 5%
Total Carbs 27.2g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.98g 12%
Protein 5.95g 12%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 37.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.01 Kcal (297 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.16g 4%
Sodium 2.58mg 0%
Potassium 108.64mg 5%
Total Carbs 12.35g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 12%
Protein 2.7g 12%
Iron 1mg 12%
Calcium 17.1mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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