Asian Quinoa
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min. + standing
YIELD: 4 servings.
I love to cook and come up with new recipes. I serve this dish at least once a month and sometimes more. For a different twist, I'll occasionally add a scrambled egg or use soy sauce instead of the rice vinegar. —Sonya Labbe, Santa Monica, California
Ingredients
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1 cup water
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons plum sauce
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
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1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
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1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped
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1/2 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
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2.
Remove from the heat. Add the red pepper, water chestnuts, peas and onions; fluff with a fork. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
2/3 cup: 138 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
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