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Sweet Potato and Pistachio Quinoa Recipe

Sweet Potato and Pistachio Quinoa Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
7 oz quinoa
3 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
3 tbsp pistachios, chopped finely
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
2 tbsp coriander, chopped
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 lemon , zest of, finely chopped (rind only)
2 tbsp olive oil
fresh ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350ºF
Roast the diced sweet potato for about 20 minutes or until tender.
Submerge the quinoa in water and let sit for 3 minutes, then drain.
Cook the quinoa in 3 cups chicken stock, then drain.
For a warm dish, heat a large pan, add all ingredients and stir over low heat until warmed through.
If serving cold, simply toss all ingredients together and season to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	229.08 Kcal (959 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.62g	15%
Sodium	52.52mg	2%
Potassium	463.07mg	10%
Total Carbs	29.28g	10%
Sugars	1.52g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.98g	16%
Protein	8.5g	17%
Vitamin C	11.6mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	17.2mg	96%
Calcium	47.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	116.14 Kcal (486 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.88g	15%
Sodium	26.62mg	2%
Potassium	234.76mg	10%
Total Carbs	14.85g	10%
Sugars	0.77g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.02g	16%
Protein	4.31g	17%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	11%
Iron	8.7mg	96%
Calcium	24.1mg	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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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