QUINOA WITH LEEKS AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

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From Cooking Light. Per serving: 495 calories, 15.7 g fat, 15.8 g protein, 73.8 g carb, 7.9 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Grains

Time 53m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups fat-free vegetable broth
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, well rinsed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
3 cups thinly sliced leeks
4 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps
1 1/2 cups chopped red bell peppers
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the broth, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in quinoa.
  • Cover and lower heat; simmer 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Remove from heat; keep warm.
  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add in leek; stir/saute 6 minutes or until wilted.
  • Add in mushrooms, bell pepper, and wine; cook 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Place 1 cup quinoa mixture in each of 4 shallow bowls; top each with 1 1/4 cup vegetable mixture and 2 tablespoons walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.9, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 328.2, Carbohydrate 80.2, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 11.4, Protein 14.5

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