Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

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Quinoa Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. Combine quinoa and water in medium sauce pan.
  2. Heat to a boil, then reduce heat to medium/low, cover and simmer about 17-20 minutes, until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, in medium skillet, heat oil and add onion and mushroom. Cook about 5-7 minutes, until just tender.
  4. Add garlic, sage, thyme sprigs and asparagus and continue to cook another 5 minutes or so, until asparagus is tender.
  5. Remove thyme sprigs and discard.
  6. Fluff quinoa and add entire contents of the veggie mixture.
  7. Add salt and pepper and lemon juice and stir well to combine.
  8. Serve immediately.
  9. (this would also be good with squash:)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 260.5 Kcal (1091 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.42g 10%
Sodium 8.05mg 0%
Potassium 548.36mg 12%
Total Carbs 41.06g 14%
Sugars 2.26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g 22%
Protein 10.1g 20%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 51.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 111.28 Kcal (466 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.74g 10%
Sodium 3.44mg 0%
Potassium 234.25mg 12%
Total Carbs 17.54g 14%
Sugars 0.97g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.35g 22%
Protein 4.31g 20%
Vitamin C 2mg 8%
Iron 1.7mg 22%
Calcium 22.1mg 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

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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