Mexican Green Quinoa - 3 Guiding Stars
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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

  1. Purée 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).
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 165; Total Fat 2.5g (3% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 0.5g (0% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV); Sodium 155mg (7% DV); Total Carbohydrate 29g (11% DV); Dietary Fiber 3.5g (11% DV); Total Sugars 2g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 6g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 2% DV; Iron 10% DV; Potassium 6% DV; Vitamin K 50% DV; Manganese 40% DV; Copper 35% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/mexican-green-quinoa/
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