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Quinoa Stuffing with Leeks, Walnuts, and Cherries Recipe

Quinoa Stuffing with Leeks, Walnuts, and Cherries Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 tbsp butter
cooking spray
2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3/4 lb)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried rubbed sage
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions:

Bring broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add leek, celery, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and sage; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in cooked quinoa, cherries, and walnuts; cook until thoroughly heated.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	169.33 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.04g	8%
Cholesterol	3.82mg	1%
Sodium	263.02mg	11%
Potassium	361.87mg	8%
Total Carbs	21.18g	7%
Sugars	3.95g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.67g	11%
Protein	10.68g	21%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	8%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	78mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.83 Kcal (544 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.87g	8%
Cholesterol	2.93mg	1%
Sodium	201.67mg	11%
Potassium	277.45mg	8%
Total Carbs	16.24g	7%
Sugars	3.03g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.05g	11%
Protein	8.19g	21%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	8%
Iron	2.2mg	16%
Calcium	59.8mg	8%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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