Quinoa Side Dish Recipe

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Quinoa Side Dish
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Directions:

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
  2. In a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion. Sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 273.12 Kcal (1143 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.92g 12%
Cholesterol 8.86mg 3%
Sodium 783.34mg 33%
Potassium 476.85mg 10%
Total Carbs 42.96g 14%
Sugars 3.19g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.68g 19%
Protein 8.78g 18%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 12%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 48.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143.3 Kcal (600 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.16g 12%
Cholesterol 4.65mg 3%
Sodium 411.01mg 33%
Potassium 250.2mg 10%
Total Carbs 22.54g 14%
Sugars 1.68g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.46g 19%
Protein 4.61g 18%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 12%
Iron 1.9mg 20%
Calcium 25.5mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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