Quinoa with Peas and Parmesan Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Quinoa with Peas and Parmesan Recipe). Quinoa is an ancient South American grain, often called a 'superfood' because of its high content of protein, fiber, iron, and amino acids. It can be used almost anywhere you would use rice. It is gluten-free, with a mild nutty flavor, and a slightly chewy texture. This recipe is a great cold-weather comfort food--it is creamy, rich, and hearty.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 4 cups

Quinoa with Peas and Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

drained

2 tablespoons white wine

2 tablespoons coconut oil

4 cloves garlic

minced

1 small onion

chopped

1 small stalk celery

finely chopped

3 ½ cups vegetable broth

2 cups rinsed quinoa

⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup evaporated milk

1 cup frozen peas

thawed

salt to taste

½ teaspoon ground white pepper

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Adjust oven rack to its topmost position. Lightly oil a baking sheet.

Step 2

Toss the diced tomatoes with the wine and spread out on baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven until the tomatoes have dried a bit but have not begun to burn about 15 minutes. When the tomatoes are just starting to turn brown at the edges remove and allow to rest at room temperature.

Step 3

Meanwhile melt the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic onion and celery. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and quinoa and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese evaporated milk peas and tomatoes. Season with salt and white pepper.

Nutritional Information

Quinoa with Peas and Parmesan Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 189.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 24.8g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 6.3g 10%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 18%

Cholesterol: 7mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 898.4IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 5.9mg 10%

Folate: 61.8mcg 15%

Calcium: 114.5mg 12%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 64.5mg 23%

Potassium: 277.7mg 8%

Sodium: 286.1mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 56.9

*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.