Orange Flavored Quinoa Recipe

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Orange Flavored Quinoa
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Directions:

  1. In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
  2. Add orange juice, 1 cup water and salt. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add quinoa and stir once. Quickly return to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and let stand 3 minutes.
  5. Add parsley, mint, currants and orange zest. Stir with a fork to combine and fluff up grain.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 151.22 Kcal (633 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.23g 5%
Sodium 200.55mg 8%
Potassium 339.57mg 7%
Total Carbs 25.1g 8%
Sugars 4.03g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.48g 14%
Protein 4.63g 9%
Vitamin C 29.7mg 50%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 60.7mg 337%
Calcium 46.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 150.67 Kcal (631 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.21g 5%
Sodium 199.83mg 8%
Potassium 338.35mg 7%
Total Carbs 25.01g 8%
Sugars 4.01g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.47g 14%
Protein 4.61g 9%
Vitamin C 29.6mg 50%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 60.5mg 337%
Calcium 45.9mg 5%

* 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

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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