Directions:
- Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan that has a lid. Add the onion and stir, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes. Do not brown.
- Add the rinsed quinoa and stir. Add a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Continue to stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth or water all at once. Stir. Bring to a boil. Cover. Turn heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Add a pat or two of butter if you like.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 231.42 Kcal (969 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 85.95 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.55g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 379.22mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 350.73mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 29g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 0.8g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.38g | 14% | |
| Protein | 6.15g | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 30.7mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 134.3 Kcal (562 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 49.88 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.54g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 220.08mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 203.54mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 16.83g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 0.46g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.96g | 14% | |
| Protein | 3.57g | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 17.8mg | 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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