If you have never tried quinoa, start with my easy side, brimming with colorful veggies. I serve it with orange-glazed chicken. —Kim Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Confetti Quinoa
Confetti Quinoa
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped zucchini
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and oil. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts
2/3 cup: 196 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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