Hearty Quinoa with Sauteed Apples and Almonds Recipe

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Hearty Quinoa with Sauteed Apples and Almonds
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Directions:

  1. Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat procedure twice. Drain well.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until onion is tender and carrot begins to brown. Stir in broth, quinoa, salt, and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork; keep warm.
  3. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple to pan; sauté 7 minutes or until apple begins to brown. Add apple, almonds, and pepper to quinoa, tossing to combine. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 968.78 Kcal (4056 kJ)
Calories from fat 584.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.91g 100%
Cholesterol 1.23mg 0%
Sodium 820.39mg 34%
Potassium 1369.31mg 29%
Total Carbs 79.34g 26%
Sugars 19.18g 77%
Dietary Fiber 18.29g 73%
Protein 31.85g 64%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 6.7mg 37%
Calcium 320.9mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 230.34 Kcal (964 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.43g 100%
Cholesterol 0.29mg 0%
Sodium 195.06mg 34%
Potassium 325.57mg 29%
Total Carbs 18.86g 26%
Sugars 4.56g 77%
Dietary Fiber 4.35g 73%
Protein 7.57g 64%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 1.6mg 37%
Calcium 76.3mg 32%

* 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

  • 24
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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