Directions:
- Heat a large dry skillet over medium heat and add quinoa, stirring to toast, until it crackles and becomes a bit brownish and aromatic. Transfer to a fine sieve and rinse under cold running water. Drain.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, stirring often, about 2 or 3 minutes. Add chiles and garlic. Cook stirring for 30 seconds.
- Add the quinoa and broth to the onion mixture. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Add toasted pepitas, cilantro, scallions, lime juice and salt to the quinoa. Fluff with a fork and stir gently to mix.
- NOTE: Pepitas are hulled pumpkin seeds. They are somewhat green and may be found in health-food stores or Latin markets. If you can't find pepitas, I suppose shelled raw sunflower kernels would be a good substitute in this recipe.
- NOTE: To toast nuts, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Put nuts in the dry pan and stir or toss/flip constantly, until nuts just begin to darken a bit and become aromatic. It's easy to go from brown to burnt really quickly, so keep an eye on them. When done, remove from the heat quickly and put into a different dish that is cool.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 239.99 Kcal (1005 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 72.88 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.1g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 346.21mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 374.76mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 33.45g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 2.05g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.61g | 18% | |
| Protein | 9.2g | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 25.3mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 45.8mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 189.47 Kcal (793 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 57.54 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.39g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 273.33mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 295.87mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 26.41g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 1.62g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.64g | 18% | |
| Protein | 7.27g | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 19.9mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 36.1mg | 5% | |
* 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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