Quinoa with Spiced Medley
Ingredients List
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 ½ cups chicken stock
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¾ cup quinoa
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1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon cumin
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¼ teaspoon cinnamon
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1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
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½ cup toasted pine nuts
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½ cup raisins, soaked in hot water and drained (Optional)
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add stock, quinoa, curry powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
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Mix in beans, pine nuts, and raisins into the cooked quinoa. Serve either warm or chilled.
Nutritional Information (per portion)
| 440 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 65g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 440 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 851mg | 37% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 32% |
| Total Sugars 14g | |
| Protein 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium 78mg | 6% |
| Iron 5mg | 29% |
| Potassium 659mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5