South America Quinoa Recipe

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South America Quinoa
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Directions:

  1. Place Quinoa in a medium-sized pan, add the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff it with a fork. Transfer the Quinoa to a large bowl and cool to room temperature.
  2. Sprinkle quinoa with the salt and pepper and fold in 4 tablespoons of the lemon juice and the oil. Gently fold in the cilantro and garlic.
  3. Toss the avocado with remaining tablespoon of lemon juice.
  4. Fold the corn, onion, (chili pepper if using) tomatoes, cucumbers and avocado into the Quinoa. Serve at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 497.1 Kcal (2081 kJ)
Calories from fat 324.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.11g 56%
Sodium 86.53mg 4%
Potassium 584.66mg 12%
Total Carbs 38.23g 13%
Sugars 3.45g 14%
Dietary Fiber 6.42g 26%
Protein 7.94g 16%
Vitamin C 26.5mg 44%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 49.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.14 Kcal (645 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.2g 56%
Sodium 26.83mg 4%
Potassium 181.29mg 12%
Total Carbs 11.86g 13%
Sugars 1.07g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.99g 26%
Protein 2.46g 16%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 44%
Iron 0.8mg 15%
Calcium 15.3mg 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

  • 12.2
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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