Quinoa Pilaf

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add carrot, and cook 3 minutes more. Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy.
  2. In a bowl, toss quinoa together with walnuts and parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

533 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.9g 32% DV
Total Fat 35.3g 45% DV
Carbs 47.9g 17% DV
Fiber 17g 61% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 480.5mg 21% DV
Potassium 2400.3mg 51% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1063.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 41.7mg 46% DV
Calcium 135.8mg 10% DV
Iron 15.9mg 88% DV

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

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