VEGAN--Quinoa Italiano

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Quinoa Italiano

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegan

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup quinoa

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onions

1 cup marinara sauce -- divided

1 cup water

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

 

Place quinoa in a large bowl; fill bowl with cool water and then

drain into strainer. Repeat four more times or until water no longer

looks soapy.

In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add

onions, and cook, stirring, until onions are softened, about 1 to 2

minutes.

Add 3/4 cup of sauce and the water; bring to a boil. Stir in the

quinoa and oregano; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered,

20 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 cup of sauce, salt &

pepper. Let stand 3 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

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Per serving: 149 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (24% calories from fat);

4g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 179mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;

1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Option: Stir in 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil with salt

& pepper.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0