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Quinoa with Moroccan Winter Squash and Carrot Stew Recipe

Quinoa with Moroccan Winter Squash and Carrot Stew Recipe

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Quinoa with Moroccan Winter Squash and Carrot Stew

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp hungarian sweet paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
pinch of saffron
1 cup water
1 14 1/2- oz can diced tomatoes, drained
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 cups 1-inch cubes peeled butternut squash (from 1 1/2-lb squash)
2 cups 3/4-inch cubes peeled carrots
1 cup quinoa
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped peeled carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 tsp chopped fresh mint, divided

Directions:

For stew: Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Mix in paprika and next 8 ingredients. Add 1 cup water, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Bring to boil. Add squash and carrots. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
For quinoa: Rinse quinoa; drain. Melt butter with oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and carrot. Cover; cook until vegetables begin to brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and turmeric; sauté 1 minute. Add quinoa; stir 1 minute. Add 2 cups water. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
Rewarm stew. Stir in half of cilantro and half of mint. Spoon quinoa onto platter, forming well in center. Spoon stew into well. Sprinkle remaining herbs over.
*A grain with a delicate flavor and a texture similar to couscous; available at natural foods stores.
Per serving: 271 calories, 11 g fat (2 g saturated), 5 mg cholesterol, 645 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber, 7 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data See Nutrition Data's complete analysis of this recipe ›

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	361.61 Kcal (1514 kJ)
Calories from fat	145.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.18g	25%
Cholesterol	7.63mg	3%
Sodium	938.82mg	39%
Potassium	881.63mg	19%
Total Carbs	47.02g	16%
Sugars	9.43g	38%
Dietary Fiber	8.06g	32%
Protein	8.8g	18%
Vitamin C	29.3mg	49%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	30%
Iron	17.6mg	98%
Calcium	106.8mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.6 Kcal (308 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.29g	25%
Cholesterol	1.55mg	3%
Sodium	191.08mg	39%
Potassium	179.43mg	19%
Total Carbs	9.57g	16%
Sugars	1.92g	38%
Dietary Fiber	1.64g	32%
Protein	1.79g	18%
Vitamin C	6mg	49%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	30%
Iron	3.6mg	98%
Calcium	21.7mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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