Rainbow Zuquinoa

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rainbow quinoa (or other quinoa on hand)
  • Olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 medium zucchini (quartered and sliced)
  • The juice and zest of one lemon

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa. For added flavor, toast the dry quinoa in a little olive oil in a pot on medium heat for up to five minutes. Then, add two cups water and allow the quinoa to reach a boil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes until done.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a separate pan. Add onions, and allow to soften and begin to brown. Then, add garlic and zucchini. Stir until cooked.
  3. Add the quinoa to the vegetables. Toss with more olive oil to your preference. Add the zest and juice of a lemon. Serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

437 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 33.4g 43% DV
Carbs 31.3g 11% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 234.3mg 10% DV
Potassium 345.8mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 39.3mg 3% DV
Iron 3.7mg 21% DV

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

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