Mexican Quinoa With Pepita-Cilantro Sauce Recipe

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Mexican Quinoa With Pepita-Cilantro Sauce
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
48
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a small pot, bring water to boil over high heat. Add quinoa. Return to boil. Reduce heat to lowest setting; cover. Simmer 15 minutes. Water should be absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes to finish steaming. Transfer to a bowl. (I usually cook my quinoa, after toasting, in the microwave with the 1 1/2 cups of boiling water from the kettle, covered, for 12 minutes on medium-low - about the same time it takes to cook basmati rice in my microwave).
  2. Meanwhile in a small skillet over medium-high heat, toast pepitas, shaking pan often, until they begin to pop and are fragrant and just starting to brown, 3-5 minutes.
  3. Transfer to food processor or blender. Add cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, salt and cumin. Process, scraping sides frequently, until well-minced. With machine running, gradually add oil, then lime juice, processing until as smooth as possible, and scraping down sides as needed.
  4. Stir pepita mixture, bell pepper and onions into quinoa. Stir well.
  5. Serve warm. Pass lime wedges separately, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 47.68 Kcal (200 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.02g 6%
Sodium 96.02mg 4%
Potassium 30.32mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.01g 1%
Sugars 0.67g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 3%
Protein 1.51g 3%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 10.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.17 Kcal (352 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.1g 6%
Sodium 169.5mg 4%
Potassium 53.52mg 1%
Total Carbs 3.55g 1%
Sugars 1.19g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.11g 3%
Protein 2.66g 3%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 7%
Iron 8.3mg 26%
Calcium 18.4mg 1%

* 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

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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