Simple, Savory Quinoa Recipe

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Simple, Savory Quinoa
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Directions:

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa, garlic and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally until the quinoa is lightly browned.This takes 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 the quinoa mixture together with the parsley, thyme, and salt. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 278.39 Kcal (1166 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.92g 12%
Cholesterol 8.86mg 3%
Sodium 783.58mg 33%
Potassium 501.51mg 11%
Total Carbs 44.63g 15%
Sugars 3.91g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4.68g 19%
Protein 8.78g 18%
Vitamin C 16.5mg 27%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.77 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.69g 12%
Cholesterol 4.13mg 3%
Sodium 365.26mg 33%
Potassium 233.77mg 11%
Total Carbs 20.81g 15%
Sugars 1.82g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 19%
Protein 4.09g 18%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 27%
Iron 1.7mg 20%
Calcium 23.3mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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