Quinoa Pilaf With Cardamom and Sage Recipe

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Quinoa Pilaf With Cardamom and Sage
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Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onions, and sauté until they begin to brown.
  3. Lower heat to medium and add garlic and carrots.
  4. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then add quinoa, pepper, cardamom and sage.
  5. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add chicken or vegetable stock and salt, and bring to a boil.
  7. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
  8. Gently stir in raisins, cover and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Add lightly toasted pine nuts, fluff with a fork, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 244.3 Kcal (1023 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.11g 17%
Cholesterol 2.4mg 1%
Sodium 513.18mg 21%
Potassium 392.73mg 8%
Total Carbs 30.15g 10%
Sugars 2.72g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.37g 13%
Protein 7.71g 15%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 165.16 Kcal (691 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.51g 17%
Cholesterol 1.62mg 1%
Sodium 346.94mg 21%
Potassium 265.51mg 8%
Total Carbs 20.38g 10%
Sugars 1.84g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.28g 13%
Protein 5.21g 15%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 12%
Calcium 20.3mg 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

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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