Cheezy Mexican Quinoa - Vegan Recipe

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Cheezy Mexican Quinoa - Vegan
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Directions:

  1. Blend together the cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt and water.
  2. Rinse quinoa 2-3 times under cold running water.
  3. Heat saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and toast quinoa for 5-10 minutes or until golden.
  4. Add cashew mixture and the salsa, stir, and bring to a boil.
  5. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and allow to sit five minutes with lid on.
  7. Fluff gently with a fork and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 220.16 Kcal (922 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.52g 13%
Sodium 504.88mg 21%
Potassium 375.61mg 8%
Total Carbs 28.81g 10%
Sugars 2.66g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4.91g 20%
Protein 10.13g 20%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 37.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 162.85 Kcal (682 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.3g 13%
Sodium 373.44mg 21%
Potassium 277.83mg 8%
Total Carbs 21.31g 10%
Sugars 1.97g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.64g 20%
Protein 7.5g 20%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 6%
Iron 1.9mg 14%
Calcium 27.9mg 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

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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