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Mexican Green Quinoa
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Servings:
8 (152 g) as an appetizerPrep Time:
30 minutesCook Time:
0 minutes
Ingredients
Fresh herbs, onions, and garlic boost the flavor of this quick-cooking grain that also serves as a complete protein.
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped parsley
4 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 cups water
2 cups quinoa
Directions
1. Puree onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and water in blender or food processor.
2. Transfer to a medium saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Add quinoa, stir to combine, and reduce to heat to simmer. Cover saucepan and cook until quinoa is tender (20 minutes).
Nutrition
| Nutritional Facts | |
| Servings | 8 (152 g) |
| Base Nutrients | |
| Calories | 166 kcal (8%) |
| Calories from Fat | 23 kcal (0%) |
| Total Fat | 3 g (4%) |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g (2%) |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg (0%) |
| Sodium | 154 mg (6%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 29 g (10%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g (14%) |
| Protein | 6 g (11%) |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | n/a |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg (7%) |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 35 mg (3%) |
| Iron | 2 mg (13%) |
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