Quinoa With Asian Flavors

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. Fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

318 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 25.9g 33% DV
Carbs 18.7g 7% DV
Fiber 2.7g 9% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2034.8mg 88% DV
Potassium 337.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 12.5mg 14% DV
Calcium 91.5mg 7% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV

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

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