Quinoa-Couscous "Risotto"

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped (with some of the green part)
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup israeli couscous
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/8 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in high-sided skillet (with lid) over medium-high heat. Saute red onion for 2 minutes. Add garlic and green onion and continue sauteing for 1 minute.
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients (except almonds, salt and pepper).
  3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove lid and stir in almonds. Mixture should be "creamy". Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

575 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.9g 24% DV
Total Fat 36.5g 47% DV
Carbs 57.6g 21% DV
Fiber 9g 32% DV
Sugar 6.5g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9976.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1018.5mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 16.2mg 18% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 307.8mg 24% DV
Iron 23.5mg 100% DV

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

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