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Hot and Zesty Quinoa

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sandra Letizia, Providence, Rhode Island

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jul. 11, 2023

“I created this healthy whole grain side to serve my family instead of potatoes or rice. It’s so easy and has a little kick. Quinoa’s a nurturing grain and a complete protein.” —Sandra Letizia, Providence, Rhode Island

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Hot and Zesty Quinoa

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Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons chopped marinated quartered artichoke hearts
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring water 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.
  2. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes and green chiles. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in quinoa and artichoke; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 135 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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