Peruvian Quinoa

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans, thawed and rinsed (about 2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha hot chili sauce
  • 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup orange juice

Instructions

  1. Put quinoa with chicken broth in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until all the broth is absorbed (about 10-15 minutes). Stir occasionally while simmering.
  3. In a small bowl; mix cream, sriracha, lemon juice, and sundried tomatoes.
  4. Add tomato mix to cooked quinoa and stir well.
  5. Stir in lima beans, orange juice, and parmesan cheese.
  6. Heat on low until cheese melts through (about 5 more minutes) then serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

269 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.5g 29% DV
Total Fat 10.9g 14% DV
Carbs 28.8g 10% DV
Fiber 3.3g 12% DV
Sugar 5.4g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 478.8mg 21% DV
Potassium 617.5mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 33.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 141.8mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 31.6mg 35% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 237.3mg 18% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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