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Quinua with vegetables

Yields4 Servings

 1 cup quinua
 3 cups water
 1 pinch salt
 3 tbsp olive oil
 3 cloves garlic, chopped
 1 red bell pepper, chopped
 ½ cup corn kernels
 ½ tsp cumin
 1 tsp dried oregano, salt and pepper
 2 green onions, chopped
1

Bring the quinoa, water, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Once done, drain in a strainer and set aside.

2

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper and corn; continue cooking until the pepper softens, about 5 minutes. Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 more minute, then add the cooked quinoa and green onions. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1


Amount per serving
Calories280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.1g17%
Sodium 13.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 34.3g13%
Protein 7.3g

Potassium 6mg1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.