Seco de Quinoa Recipe

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Seco de Quinoa
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Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups uncooked quinoa (about 12 oz)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Place quinoa in a fine sieve; rinse with cold water, and drain.
  2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in water, quinoa, and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 162 Kcal (678 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.99g 6%
Sodium 222.94mg 9%
Potassium 243.12mg 5%
Total Carbs 25.97g 9%
Sugars 0.81g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3.03g 12%
Protein 5.47g 11%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 34.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.59 Kcal (413 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.43g 6%
Sodium 135.68mg 9%
Potassium 147.96mg 5%
Total Carbs 15.81g 9%
Sugars 0.49g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 12%
Protein 3.33g 11%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 10%
Calcium 21.1mg 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

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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