Mediterranean Quinoa

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 3 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
  • Italian seasoning to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and red, green and yellow peppers; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook for about 2 more minutes. Stir in the quinoa, vegetable stock, and tomato puree.
  2. Return to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, or until quinoa grains are soft. Stir in the diced tomatoes and season with Italian seasoning. Cook until heated through, then serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

331 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 21.7g 28% DV
Carbs 30.5g 11% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 6.2g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 516.3mg 22% DV
Potassium 360.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 280.8mcg 31% DV
Vitamin C 62.2mg 69% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 32.5mg 3% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

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

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