Lemony Quinoa Recipe

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Lemony Quinoa
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Directions:

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water until it stops bubbling (much like you would with canned beans.).
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat oil and add quinoa.
  3. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
  4. Add broth, salt and basil.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until broth is entirely absorbed.
  6. Fluff with a fork. Let sit until slightly cooled.
  7. Add lemon juice and parsley, fluffing with fork until well combined.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 450.68 Kcal (1887 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.99g 17%
Cholesterol 1.64mg 1%
Sodium 1006.52mg 42%
Potassium 832.62mg 18%
Total Carbs 74.14g 25%
Sugars 3.77g 15%
Dietary Fiber 8.07g 32%
Protein 15.64g 31%
Vitamin C 27.7mg 46%
Iron 6.9mg 38%
Calcium 86.3mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 162.13 Kcal (679 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.95g 17%
Cholesterol 0.59mg 1%
Sodium 362.1mg 42%
Potassium 299.54mg 18%
Total Carbs 26.67g 25%
Sugars 1.36g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 32%
Protein 5.63g 31%
Vitamin C 10mg 46%
Iron 2.5mg 38%
Calcium 31mg 9%

* 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

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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