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Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta Cheese, and Green Onions Recipe

Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta Cheese, and Green Onions Recipe

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Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta Cheese, and Green Onions

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
2 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 cups diced peeled baking potato (about 1 lb)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions, divided
3 cups thinly sliced spinach
1 cup (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Combine water and quinoa in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain in a sieve over a bowl, reserving cooking liquid; add enough water to cooking liquid to measure 6 cups. Set quinoa aside.
Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add jalapeño and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in potato, salt, cumin, and black pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in 6 cups cooking liquid, quinoa, and 1/3 cup onions; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until potato is tender. Stir in 1/3 cup onions and spinach; cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	129.21 Kcal (541 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.9g	4%
Cholesterol	3.15mg	1%
Sodium	346.41mg	14%
Potassium	178.3mg	4%
Total Carbs	21.76g	7%
Sugars	0.51g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.71g	11%
Protein	4.36g	9%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	10%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	85.3mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	38.57 Kcal (161 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.86g	4%
Cholesterol	0.94mg	1%
Sodium	103.4mg	14%
Potassium	53.22mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.5g	7%
Sugars	0.15g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	11%
Protein	1.3g	9%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	10%
Iron	0.4mg	8%
Calcium	25.5mg	9%

* 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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