Sicilian-Style Toasted Quinoa Recipe

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Sicilian-Style Toasted Quinoa
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
292
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine sun-dried tomatoes and boiling water.
  2. Let stand until softened, about 20 minutes.
  3. (Timing may vary depending upon dryness of tomatoes.) When softened, thinly slice.
  4. In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
  5. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
  6. Add Swiss chard, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes or until chard is tender.
  7. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
  8. Add drained quinoa and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until lightly golden.
  9. Add 4 cups water, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
  11. Transfer mixture to large bowl.
  12. Stir in sunflower seeds, raisins, Parmesan, Swiss chard mixture, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  13. Toss with a fork to combine.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 291.8 Kcal (1222 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.32g 17%
Cholesterol 3.63mg 1%
Sodium 396.95mg 17%
Potassium 601.02mg 13%
Total Carbs 38.99g 13%
Sugars 6.06g 24%
Dietary Fiber 5.28g 21%
Protein 10.47g 21%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 22%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 197.17 Kcal (826 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.65g 17%
Cholesterol 2.45mg 1%
Sodium 268.23mg 17%
Potassium 406.12mg 13%
Total Carbs 26.35g 13%
Sugars 4.1g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3.57g 21%
Protein 7.08g 21%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 22%
Iron 2.4mg 20%
Calcium 70.3mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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