QUINOA WITH ROASTED VEGGIES AND FETA
When I want to bust out of my salad rut, I roast a medley of veggies and mix them with fluffy quinoa, a super-nutritious grain. Make a double batch to have an encore salad waiting in the fridge.-Julie Piasecki, Franklin, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut carrots and zucchini in half and into 1/2-in. slices; place in a large bowl. Add the peppers, onion, oil, garlic, oregano, pepper and salt; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray., Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Stir in corn; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Set aside to cool., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., Transfer quinoa to a large bowl; stir in the vegetables, parsley and basil. Sprinkle with cheese; serve with lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUINOA SALAD WITH WINTER VEGGIES AND BUFFALO CHICKEN SAUSAGE
This hearty grain salad with browned sausage, carrots, and butternut squash is tossed with quinoa for a delicious all-in-one meal.
Provided by Dietz & Watson
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Dietz & Watson
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the quinoa and chicken broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- While quinoa cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate.
- Add another tablespoon oil to pan, then add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the squash and carrots and cook about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-firm.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, remaining oil, cumin, salt and black pepper. Add quinoa, sausage, squash-carrot and onion mixture and mix. Chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to two days. When ready to serve, stir in the parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 547.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
QUINOA PILAF WITH VEGGIES AND CHICKPEAS
Delicious gluten-free side or main dish!
Provided by Ashley Hume Saar
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine chicken stock and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add asparagus, bell peppers, and onion; cook and stir until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in chickpeas. Pour in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cook until reduced, about 4 minutes. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir in cooked quinoa. Drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar over pilaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 659.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
QUINOA WITH VEGGIES AND GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
I came up with this recipe when I had some leftovers and wanted to make something healthy and high in protein. Quinoa is consider as a new super healthy food. It can be served hot or cold as a salad. Great for pick-nick or lunch box.
Provided by Hanka
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse quinoa well. Put into saucepan add 1 3/4 cups of water, chicken stock cube. Cover bring to boil than lower the heat and cook for 20 minute.
- Turn off the heat and keep covered for another 10 minute.
- In a large saute pan heat olive oil until hot than add onion, carrot, zucchini, garlic cook for about 5 minute Add corn and pea cook for 1min. Turn off the heat and set a side.
- In large bowl mix quinoa and veggies together. Add grilled, sliced chicken breast.
- You can serve it hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 36.5, Sodium 54.2, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 21.3
SUMMER QUINOA AND VEGGIES SALAD WITH HONEY-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- for the honey-shallot vinaigrette: In a small bowl or medium sized canning jar, combine lemon juice, rice vinegar, honey, shallots, salt, and pepper. Let sit while preparing the rest of the salad. When ready to incorporate into the salad, add the olive oil to the vinaigrette mixture. Cover and shake to combine. for the salad: Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Allow quinoa to cool completely. In a large bowl, fold together cooked and cooled quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, sweet corn, green onions. Drizzle about ¾ cup of the honey-shallot vinaigrett over the salad mixture and fold to combine. Then fold in the parsley and mint. On a medium to large platter or plate, place a layer of the Spring Mix and Baby Spinach Blend. Spoon salad mixture over the greens, leaving a border of greens around the edge of the platter. Sprinkle with additional black pepper and freshly cut parsley and mint if desired.
QUINOA AND VEGGIES
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring occasionally, until it expands out of its shell, about 10 minutes; be careful not to overcook it.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally until done, about 20 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, chives, bell peppers, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook, while stirring, for about 3 minutes. Add the quinoa and rice and stir until hot. Serve immediately.
CHICKEN WITH QUINOA AND VEGGIES
A quick recipe that can be adjusted to include whatever vegetables you have on hand. It could probably be done well with shrimp also. You could easily try different vegetables. The times and amounts are variable depending upon how thick you slice your chicken and veggies, as well as how crisp you prefer the zucchini.
Provided by kmo1070
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring the quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Simmer until the broth is absorbed, the quinoa is fluffy, and the white line is visible in the grain, about 12 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir the garlic scapes and onion until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken breast strips and cook until the chicken is still slightly pink in the middle, about 5 more minutes. Remove the chicken meat and set aside. Pour 2 more tablespoons of olive oil in the skillet and cook and stir the zucchini and tomato until the zucchini is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and sprinkle with feta cheese, basil leaves, and lime juice. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and hot, about 10 more minutes. Serve over hot quinoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 361.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
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