Veggie Quinoa

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Veggie Quinoa

Only 4 ingredients! Make this recipe your own by adding more non-starchy vegetables.
Course Lunch
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups mushrooms chopped
  • 1 bag spinach chopped

Instructions

  • Place quinoa and low sodium chicken broth into a medium size pot. Heat to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Let cook for 15-20 minutes
  • Pour olive oil and mushrooms into a large sauce pan. Sauté mushrooms for about 5-7 minutes. Pour in the bag of spinach and let cook for an additional 4-5 minutes
  • Mix the veggies in with the quinoa and let sit for 3-4 minutes
  • Portion into 1/2 cup servings

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Nutrition Facts
Veggie Quinoa
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
Calories 351 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 272mg12%
Potassium 1822mg52%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 13325IU267%
Vitamin C 42mg51%
Calcium 194mg19%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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