Quinoa and Veggies Recipe

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Quinoa and Veggies
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Directions:

  1. In a large skillet, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring occasionally, until it expands out of its shell, about 10 minutes; be careful not to overcook it.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally until done, about 20 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, chives, bell peppers, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook, while stirring, for about 3 minutes. Add the quinoa and rice and stir until hot. Serve immediately.
  4. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 541.11 Kcal (2266 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.22g 14%
Sodium 589.37mg 25%
Potassium 691.48mg 15%
Total Carbs 96.89g 32%
Sugars 2.59g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g 31%
Protein 16.37g 33%
Vitamin C 65.7mg 109%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 59%
Iron 28.4mg 158%
Calcium 55.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 243.91 Kcal (1021 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.16g 14%
Sodium 265.67mg 25%
Potassium 311.7mg 15%
Total Carbs 43.68g 32%
Sugars 1.17g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.52g 31%
Protein 7.38g 33%
Vitamin C 29.6mg 109%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 59%
Iron 12.8mg 158%
Calcium 25mg 6%

* 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

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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