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California Quinoa

Name: California Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and well drained; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 2 cups water; 3/4 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 medium tomato, finely chopped; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped Greek olives; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022

I’m always changing this salad up. Here I used tomato, zucchini and olives for a Greek-inspired salad. Try adding a few more favorite fresh veggies you know your family will love. —Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and well drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 cups water
3/4 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped Greek olives
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add quinoa and garlic; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until quinoa is lightly browned. Stir in zucchini and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 310 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

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