Spanish Rice Using Quinoa Recipe

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Spanish Rice Using Quinoa
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
88
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup quinoa (rinsed numerous time)
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomatoes, diced
  • 2 -3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne

Directions:

  1. Depending on your preference, blend the canned or fresh tomatoes in a blender to remove chunks.
  2. Add water to tomatoes so you have 1 1/2 cups liquid (tomatoes + water).
  3. Add well rinsed quinoa, water/tomato mixture and garlic to a sauce pan and heat to boiling.
  4. Lower heat & simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Add remaining ingredients & mix well.
  6. Salt as needed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 87.54 Kcal (367 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.64g 3%
Sodium 24.58mg 1%
Potassium 175.87mg 4%
Total Carbs 15.22g 5%
Sugars 0.27g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 8%
Protein 3.41g 7%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 23.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 298.42 Kcal (1249 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.59g 3%
Sodium 83.78mg 1%
Potassium 599.57mg 4%
Total Carbs 51.88g 5%
Sugars 0.92g 1%
Dietary Fiber 7.24g 8%
Protein 11.61g 7%
Vitamin C 4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 0%
Iron 6.1mg 10%
Calcium 81mg 2%

* 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.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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