Mint Pea Quinoa Recipe

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Mint Pea Quinoa
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint
  • 1/2 lemon , juice of
  • 1 lemon , zest of

Directions:

  1. Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to low, pop on a lid and simmer for about eight to ten minutes*.
  2. *About three minutes before the quinoa is finished, stir in the peas.
  3. Once the peas are cooked thru and the quinoa is done, turn off the heat and stir in mint, scallions, lemon juice, lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 66.6 Kcal (279 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.85g 1%
Sodium 15.34mg 1%
Potassium 137.7mg 3%
Total Carbs 11.85g 4%
Sugars 0.8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.29g 9%
Protein 2.63g 5%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 30.6mg 170%
Calcium 25.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 85.38 Kcal (357 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.09g 1%
Sodium 19.67mg 1%
Potassium 176.52mg 3%
Total Carbs 15.18g 4%
Sugars 1.02g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.94g 9%
Protein 3.38g 5%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 8%
Iron 39.2mg 170%
Calcium 32.7mg 3%

* 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

  • 0.9
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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