Quinoa with Toasted Pine Nuts Recipe

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Quinoa with Toasted Pine Nuts
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Directions:

  1. Rinse and drain quinoa. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute or until tender. Add minced garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add quinoa; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chicken stock and kosher salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
  2. While quinoa cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Combine quinoa mixture, pine nuts, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, parsley, chives, and pepper; toss.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1214.3 Kcal (5084 kJ)
Calories from fat 550.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.12g 94%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 981.19mg 41%
Potassium 1682.84mg 36%
Total Carbs 132.87g 44%
Sugars 9.31g 37%
Dietary Fiber 14.79g 59%
Protein 39.32g 79%
Vitamin C 28mg 47%
Iron 12mg 67%
Calcium 145.7mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 209.5 Kcal (877 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.55g 94%
Cholesterol 1.55mg 3%
Sodium 169.28mg 41%
Potassium 290.34mg 36%
Total Carbs 22.92g 44%
Sugars 1.61g 37%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 59%
Protein 6.78g 79%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 47%
Iron 2.1mg 67%
Calcium 25.1mg 15%

* 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

  • 28.6
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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