Cilantro Lime Quinoa Recipe

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Cilantro Lime Quinoa
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Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion, jalapeno pepper, and salt; cook and stir until onion is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add quinoa and cook until slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Stir corn, mango, avocado, lime juice, and cilantro into quinoa mixture. Serve immediately or chill and serve cold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 250.58 Kcal (1049 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.93g 15%
Sodium 123.79mg 5%
Potassium 565.11mg 12%
Total Carbs 36.65g 12%
Sugars 9.49g 38%
Dietary Fiber 6.49g 26%
Protein 7.34g 15%
Vitamin C 30.2mg 50%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 31.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 112.61 Kcal (471 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.46g 15%
Sodium 55.63mg 5%
Potassium 253.96mg 12%
Total Carbs 16.47g 12%
Sugars 4.27g 38%
Dietary Fiber 2.92g 26%
Protein 3.3g 15%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 50%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 14mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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