Asian Quinoa Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup water
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp plum sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp minced fresh gingerroot
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped
1/2 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions:

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Remove from the heat. Add the red pepper, water chestnuts, peas and onions; fluff with a fork. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	138.95 Kcal (582 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.51g	4%
Sodium	203.86mg	8%
Potassium	282.45mg	6%
Total Carbs	24.85g	8%
Sugars	2.7g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.51g	14%
Protein	4.11g	8%
Vitamin C	47.4mg	79%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	28.8mg	160%
Calcium	30.1mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.08 Kcal (298 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.28g	4%
Sodium	104.28mg	8%
Potassium	144.48mg	6%
Total Carbs	12.71g	8%
Sugars	1.38g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.8g	14%
Protein	2.1g	8%
Vitamin C	24.2mg	79%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	10%
Iron	14.7mg	160%
Calcium	15.4mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

2.3

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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