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Quinoa with Peas and Onion Recipe

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“I make this a lot for my son, who’s a picky eater. He loves it!” Lori Panarella — Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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Quinoa with Peas and Onion Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

30 10 40

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir into cooked quinoa. Add the peas, salt and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with walnuts. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: Look for quinoa in the cereal, rice or organic food aisle.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 174 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 244 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Quinoa with Peas and Onion in Healthy Cooking December/January 2010, p15

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Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2011 by twhite67

My family loves this recipe. It is has a simple flavor. It doesn't overpower anything else on the plate. It is a perfect side dish. I also use chicken broth instead of water which really adds to the flavor. T It is excellent the next day which is good because we love leftovers.

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by mjlouk

This had no taste at all. Very bland - even after I added Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2011 by bylaw

Made this with the Walnut Ginger Salmon, as well. I thought it was a nice combo. I'm always on the lookout for quinoa recipes. I let my onions get a tad brown and that added to the flavor. I also think chicken broth would be a good idea, but I did like it as is, nice and simple.

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2010 by redram37

Yes, I would definitely make this recipe again. I have fought my high blood pressure for many years, until I started eating Quinoa.

Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2010 by howdu

Quick and easy. I served it with the walnut ginger salmon (also on this site), and it complemented the fish very well. This was my first try at quinoa, and it's made me a fan.

Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2010 by emma_e95

I didn't think this recipe had any flavor other than the green peas. Would not make again.

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2009 by wiscook

a little plain, will try with chicken broth instead of water and add some spices, but good & healthy, love quinoa

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2009 by kitchenmaid

so glad i found the recipe. Had just purchased some quinia and was not sure how to fix it...This recipe was excellent and easy. I would definately make it again

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2009 by dayton46

This was so quick and easy to make and it was delicious!

Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by getto140

Very simple.