Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

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Quinoa Pilaf
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries (1-1/2 oz)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts (1 oz)

Directions:

  1. Place quinoa in a colander and rinse under cold running water.
  2. Drain well.
  3. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  4. Add scallions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes or until scallions are tender.
  5. Stir in quinoa and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  6. Add boiling water, salt, and pepper.
  7. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
  8. Stir in cherries and pecans.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 134.35 Kcal (562 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.29g 10%
Sodium 295.24mg 12%
Potassium 183.45mg 4%
Total Carbs 16.48g 5%
Sugars 1.28g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.33g 9%
Protein 3.77g 8%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 32.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 93.85 Kcal (393 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.39g 10%
Sodium 206.24mg 12%
Potassium 128.15mg 4%
Total Carbs 11.51g 5%
Sugars 0.89g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 9%
Protein 2.63g 8%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 23mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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