Confetti Quinoa Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well and drained
2 cups water or 2 cups broth
1/4 tsp salt
1 small onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced ( any combination of red, yellow, and green)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped toasted almonds or 1/4 cup sliced

Directions:

Add quinoa to boiling water and salt; reduce heat then cover and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, sauté onion and pepper in olive oil; add to cooked quinoa; add almonds or water chestnuts just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	224.7 Kcal (941 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.46g	13%
Sodium	151.96mg	6%
Potassium	311.12mg	7%
Total Carbs	30.38g	10%
Sugars	1.48g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.97g	16%
Protein	7.08g	14%
Vitamin C	16mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	8.6mg	48%
Calcium	47.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	109.38 Kcal (458 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.12g	13%
Sodium	73.97mg	6%
Potassium	151.45mg	7%
Total Carbs	14.79g	10%
Sugars	0.72g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.93g	16%
Protein	3.45g	14%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	4.2mg	48%
Calcium	23.1mg	5%

* 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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