Zuc-Quinoa

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 12 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 12 cups vegetable broth (or water)
  • 12 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 34 cup quinoa, uncooked (rinsed thoroughly)
  • 2 cups zucchini, sliced
  • 12 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onions and cook, stirring until softened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the broth and oregano; bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in the quinoa; return to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the zucchini and salt; cook, covered, 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

228 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4g 8% DV
Total Fat 14.9g 19% DV
Carbs 25.9g 9% DV
Fiber 12g 43% DV
Sugar 3.1g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9919.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 468mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 231.5mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 7mg 8% DV
Calcium 421.5mg 32% DV
Iron 9.8mg 55% DV

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

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