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Quinoa with vegetables (about 1 1/2 cups/serving) takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Quinoa with vegetables (about 1 1/2 cups/serving) takes 30 minutes to cook.

Quinoa with vegetables (about 1 1/2 cups/serving) makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Quinoa with vegetables (about 1 1/2 cups/serving) are:

*Ancient Harvest Traditional Whole Grain Quinoa, 0.5 cup dry
Water, .75 cup
Onions, raw, .25 cup, chopped
Garlic, minced, .25 tsp
Carrots, raw, .25 cup, chopped
*Peppers, sweet, red, fresh, .25 cup, chopped
Mushrooms, fresh, .33 cup, pieces or slices
Spinach, fresh, .33 cup
Olive Oil, 1 tbsp
Curry powder, .5 tsp

Here is how you make Quinoa with vegetables (about 1 1/2 cups/serving):

Wash the quinoa as directed. Cook the quinoa on med. heat with the water in a small pan until all the water is cooked out and it is fluffy like rice.While the quinoa is cooking saute the onion with the oil in a med. skillet until softened. Add the garlic & cook another minute. Add the other ingredients and cook a couple more minutes until the carrots and bell pepper are softened. By this time the quinoa should be done. Add the vegetable to the quinoa and stir in the curry powder. Let each person Salt & pepper to taste at the table.Serving Size: This makes 2 (1 1/2 cup) servings as a side dishNumber of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOMSCHRIEF.

The nutritional information for Quinoa with vegetables (about 1 1/2 cups/serving) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 256.7

• Total Fat: 9.8 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 19.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 36.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
• Protein: 7.1 g