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Quinoa with Peas and Onion
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the frozen. —Lori Panarella, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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2 cups water
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1 cup quinoa, rinsed
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1-1/2 cups frozen peas
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute onion in oil until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the cooked quinoa, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts
2/3 cup: 174 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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