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[NEW] Mexican Green Quinoa

Fresh herbs, onions, and garlic boost the flavor of this quick-cooking grain that also serves as a complete protein.
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Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 30 mins
8 Servings
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[NEW] Mexican Green Quinoa

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped ½ cup chopped cilantro ½ cup chopped parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups quinoa

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Instructions

  1. Purée onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and water in blender or food processor.
  2. Transfer to a medium saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Add quinoa, stir to combine, and reduce to heat to simmer. Cover saucepan and cook until quinoa is tender (20 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 152 g
Amount per serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.6g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 154.4mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 29.4g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.41g 11%
Total Sugars 1.8g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 6.4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 34.8mg 2%
Iron 2.3mg 10%
Potassium 292.3mg 6%

*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.

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