Confetti Quinoa

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well and drained
  • 2 cups water or 2 cups broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 bell pepper, diced (any combination of red, yellow, and green)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds or 1/4 cup sliced and chopped water chestnut

Instructions

  1. Add quinoa to boiling water and salt; reduce heat then cover and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. Meanwhile, saute onion and pepper in olive oil; add to cooked quinoa; add almonds or water chestnuts just before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

471 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 41.6g 53% DV
Carbs 20.7g 8% DV
Fiber 4.9g 18% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9786mg 100% DV
Potassium 312mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 32.3mg 36% DV
Calcium 89.8mg 7% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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