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L.R. Quinoa with Latin Flavors takes several minutes to prepare.

L.R. Quinoa with Latin Flavors takes several minutes to cook.

L.R. Quinoa with Latin Flavors makes 11 servings.

The ingredients for L.R. Quinoa with Latin Flavors are:

3 cups Quinoa
1 T. oil
3 cups finely chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped green chiles
4-1/2 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup pepitas, toasted
2-1/4 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1-1/2 cups chopped scallions
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 tsp. salt

Here is how you make L.R. Quinoa with Latin Flavors:

Toast quinoa in a large dry skillet over medium heaat, stirring often, until it becomes aromatic, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly.Heat oil in a large kettle over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened. Add garlic and chiles; cook, stirring , for 30 seconds. Add the quinoa and broth; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Add pepitas, cilantro, scallions, lemon juice and salt to the quinoa; mix gently and fluff with a fork. Makes 11 cups.Number of Servings: 11Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LRUSSELLFAMILY.

The nutritional information for L.R. Quinoa with Latin Flavors is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 11
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 254.7

• Total Fat: 6.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 614.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 40.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 13.2 g
• Protein: 9.3 g