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Quinoa with Butternut Squash and Red Bell Pepper Recipe

Quinoa with Butternut Squash and Red Bell Pepper Recipe

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Quinoa with Butternut Squash and Red Bell Pepper

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup butternut squash peeled and coarsely chopped
2/3 cup red bell pepper chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tbsp seeded jalapeno finely chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 1/3 cup fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tbsp green onions thinly sliced

Directions:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add squash and next 4 ingredients (squash through garlic); saute 4 minutes. Stir in broth, quinoa, and salt; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
Sprinkle the quinoa mixture with thinly sliced green onions.
Nutritional Information: Calories 225 (24% From Fat); Fat 6g (Sat 0.7g, Mono 3.2g, Poly 1.3g); Protein 7.4g; Carb 37g; Fiber 4.5g; Chol 0mg; Iron 4.4mg; Sodium 397mg; Calc 50mg

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	256.54 Kcal (1074 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.06g	9%
Sodium	429.57mg	18%
Potassium	598.42mg	13%
Total Carbs	36.3g	12%
Sugars	4.22g	17%
Dietary Fiber	4.46g	18%
Protein	14.5g	29%
Vitamin C	43.8mg	73%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	38%
Iron	17.6mg	98%
Calcium	102.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	116.95 Kcal (490 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.76g	9%
Sodium	195.83mg	18%
Potassium	272.81mg	13%
Total Carbs	16.55g	12%
Sugars	1.92g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.03g	18%
Protein	6.61g	29%
Vitamin C	20mg	73%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	38%
Iron	8mg	98%
Calcium	46.7mg	10%

* 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
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