Mediterranean Quinoa Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mediterranean Quinoa Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 onions

chopped

1 green bell pepper

seeded and chopped

1 red bell pepper

seeded and chopped

1 yellow bell pepper

seeded and chopped

2 cloves garlic

crushed

¾ cup uncooked quinoa

4 cups vegetable broth or stock

1 tablespoon tomato puree

3 tomatoes - peeled

seeded and chopped

Italian seasoning to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and red green and yellow peppers; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 more minutes. Stir in the quinoa vegetable stock and tomato puree.

Step 2

Return to a boil then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until quinoa grains are soft. Stir in the diced tomatoes and season with Italian seasoning. Cook until heated through then serve.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Quinoa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 276.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.1g 16%

Carbohydrates: 40.8g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 6.7g 27%

Sugars: 10.9g

Fat: 9.8g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 2921.2IU 58%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.2mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 132.1mg 220%

Folate: 106.6mcg 27%

Calcium: 74mg 7%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 91.4mg 33%

Potassium: 696.9mg 20%

Sodium: 486.6mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 88.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.