Creamy Quinoa Primavera Recipe

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Creamy Quinoa Primavera
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Directions:

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly; drain.
  2. Heat quinoa and broth to boiling in 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat.
  3. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until all broth is absorbed.
  4. Stir in cream cheese and basil; cover and remove from heat.
  5. Melt butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Cook garlic in butter about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until golden.
  7. Stir in vegetables; cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  8. Toss vegetables and quinoa mixture together.
  9. Top with Romano cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 478.96 Kcal (2005 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.27g 25%
Cholesterol 46.52mg 16%
Sodium 1164.83mg 49%
Potassium 809.73mg 17%
Total Carbs 59.67g 20%
Sugars 10.2g 41%
Dietary Fiber 4.98g 20%
Protein 21.99g 44%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 18%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Calcium 145mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 127.87 Kcal (535 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.34g 25%
Cholesterol 12.42mg 16%
Sodium 310.98mg 49%
Potassium 216.18mg 17%
Total Carbs 15.93g 20%
Sugars 2.72g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 20%
Protein 5.87g 44%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 18%
Iron 1.1mg 23%
Calcium 38.7mg 14%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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