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Quinoa with Latin Flavors

Source: Eating Well

Flavorful side dish that can be a nice change from rice or potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	179.0

Total Carbs	22.5 g

Dietary Fiber	3.0 g

Sugars	1.7 g

Total Fat	7.0 g

Saturated Fat	0.9 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.4 g

Potassium	0.0 mg

Protein	6.6 g

Sodium	232.3 mg

Dietary Exchanges 7.0 Fat, 0.5 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 1.3 Starch, 0.2 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

Quinoa with Latin Flavors 1.0
1 cup quinoa 2.0
2 tsp canola oil 1.0
1 each medium onions 1.0
1 each Chile Peppers, green, whole 2.0
2 each medium garlic cloves 1.0
1 cup low sodium chicken broth 0.25
0 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 0.75
0 3/4 cup fresh cilantro 0.5
0 1/2 each scallions 2.0
2 tbsp fresh lime juice 0.25
0 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

Toast quinoa in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until it crackles and becomes aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes.
Transfer to a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add chile and garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Add the quinoa and broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Add pumpkin seeds, cilantro, scallions, lime juice and salt to the quinoa, mix gently and fluff with a fork.