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Colorado Quinoa with Caramelized Onions Recipe

Colorado Quinoa with Caramelized Onions Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter , plus 2 tablespoons
2 tbsp olive oil , plus 1/4 cup
1/2 cup white wine
2 to 3 anaheim or big jim chile peppers (depending on heat preference), roasted and seeded
2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Directions:

Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve. Place in a pot with the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat immediately to low simmer and cook for 25 minutes. In a separate pan, saute onions in 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil. When onions are soft and translucent, add the wine and cook until reduced and onions caramelize. Slice roasted chile peppers into 1/4-inch strips. In a separate pan, warm 1/4-cup olive oil and remaining 2 tablespoons butter, add cooked quinoa, tamari or soy sauce and parsley and continue to stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Place in serving dish, top with caramelized onions and chile pepper strips.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	452.17 Kcal (1893 kJ)
Calories from fat	204.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.7g	35%
Cholesterol	15.27mg	5%
Sodium	520.75mg	22%
Potassium	515.25mg	11%
Total Carbs	47.07g	16%
Sugars	0.55g	2%
Dietary Fiber	5.88g	24%
Protein	10.76g	22%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	66.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	168.97 Kcal (707 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.48g	35%
Cholesterol	5.7mg	5%
Sodium	194.6mg	22%
Potassium	192.55mg	11%
Total Carbs	17.59g	16%
Sugars	0.21g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	24%
Protein	4.02g	22%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	18%
Iron	1.4mg	21%
Calcium	24.8mg	7%

* 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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