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Spanish Quinoa With Figs and Pimientos Recipe

Spanish Quinoa With Figs and Pimientos Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
2/3 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 tsp saffron thread
1 tsp kosher salt
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup diced dried fig
2 tbsp pimientos, jarred chopped, drained

Directions:

Saute garlic in oil over medium heat. Add quinoa stir for 1 minute to toast quinoa. Deglaze pan with broth.
Add water, bay leaf, saffron, and salt, stir lightly. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover pan and simmer 20 minutes.
Remove pan from heat. Discard bay leaf. Add peas, figs and pimientos. Cover pan and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	206.66 Kcal (865 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.66g	10%
Cholesterol	4.29mg	1%
Sodium	651.7mg	27%
Potassium	324.48mg	7%
Total Carbs	30.25g	10%
Sugars	6.75g	27%
Dietary Fiber	4.79g	19%
Protein	7.17g	14%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	12%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	53.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.66 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.18g	10%
Cholesterol	2.69mg	1%
Sodium	408.9mg	27%
Potassium	203.59mg	7%
Total Carbs	18.98g	10%
Sugars	4.24g	27%
Dietary Fiber	3.01g	19%
Protein	4.5g	14%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	12%
Iron	1.5mg	13%
Calcium	33.7mg	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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.9

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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