Fresh herbs, onions, and garlic boost the flavor of this quick-cooking grain that also serves as a complete protein.
Ingredients
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups quinoa
Directions
- Purée onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and water in blender or food processor.
- 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 Facts
8 servings per container
Serving Size 152 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 2.5g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 155mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 29g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars 2g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 1g | ||
| Protein 6g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 34.8mg | 2% | |
| Iron 2.3mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 290mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A 19.5mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C 6.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 64.8mcg | 50% | |
| Thiamin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.3mg | 10% | |
| Folate 87.2mcg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 0.5mcg | 0% | |
| Chloride 4mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus 203.3mg | 15% | |
| Iodine 0.3mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 88.6mg | 20% | |
| Zinc 1.4mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 3.9mcg | 8% | |
| Copper 0.3mg | 35% | |
| Manganese 0.9mg | 40% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 0.7mcg | 2% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Water, Whole Grain Quinoa, Onion, Parsley, Garlic, Cilantro, Salt, Black Pepper.
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