Sicilian-Style Toasted Quinoa Recipe

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Sicilian-Style Toasted Quinoa
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
394
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine sun-dried tomatoes and boiling water.
  2. Let stand until softened, about 20 minutes.
  3. (Timing may very depending upon dryness of tomatoes.) When softened, thinly slice.
  4. In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
  5. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirning frequently, 5 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
  6. Add Swiss chard, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes or until chard is tender.
  7. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
  8. Add drained quinoa and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until lightly golden.
  9. Add 4 cups water, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
  11. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  12. Stir in sunflower seeds, raisins, Parmesan, Swiss chard mixture, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  13. Toss with a fork to combine.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 394.31 Kcal (1651 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.1g 23%
Cholesterol 4.84mg 2%
Sodium 549.08mg 23%
Potassium 905.9mg 19%
Total Carbs 53.1g 18%
Sugars 8.36g 33%
Dietary Fiber 7.81g 31%
Protein 14.51g 29%
Vitamin C 25.8mg 43%
Iron 5.3mg 30%
Calcium 152.7mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 175.32 Kcal (734 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.71g 23%
Cholesterol 2.15mg 2%
Sodium 244.14mg 23%
Potassium 402.8mg 19%
Total Carbs 23.61g 18%
Sugars 3.72g 33%
Dietary Fiber 3.47g 31%
Protein 6.45g 29%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 43%
Iron 2.4mg 30%
Calcium 67.9mg 15%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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