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Vegetable Quinoa

Serving Size: 10
In this customer submitted recipe, sauteed onions, carrots, and zucchini are cooked with the quinoa for extra flavor and nutrition.

Recipe by: Customer

Cook Times

Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook0
Hands-Off Cook15
Passive0
Total Time30 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, Fine-Mesh Strainer, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Saucepan with lid, Sharp Knives, Spatula, Top Stove

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 onion chopped
  • 2 cup quinoa thoroughly rinsed and drained
  • 2 carrot medium, coarsely grated
  • 2 zucchini mediium, coarsely grated
  • 3 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened.
  • Add the carrot and zucchini, sauteing for several more minutes.
  • Add the quinoa, water, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in the microwave on medium-high power until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2122IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg