Cheesy Quinoa
30 Min(s)
5 Min(s) Prep
25 Min(s) Cook
Healthy Living
Look no further for a tasty recipe that's packed with tender quinoa. This delicious Cheesy Quinoa dish will definitely be right up your alley.
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10 servings
Original recipe yields 10 servings
2 cups quinoa, uncooked
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp. salt
Let's Make It
1
Cook quinoa as directed on package, adding garlic to the cooking water along with the quinoa.
2
Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is completely melted.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Cooking Know-How
Before cooking, the quinoa should be rinsed to remove the bitter resin-like powdery coating, called saponin. Saponin forms soapy-looking "suds" when the seeds are rinsed in water.
Tip 2
Food Facts
In South America, when saponin is removed from the quinoa, it is used as a laundry detergent or as an antiseptic for skin injuries.
Tip 3
Nutrition Bonus
The quinoa in this South American-inspired dish is a good source of iron.
Nutrition
Calories
140
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol less than 5mg
2%
Sodium 400mg
17%
Total Carbohydrates 24g
9%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Sugars 0g
0%
Protein 6g
12%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
4%
Iron
20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
Makes 10 servings, about 1/2 cup each.
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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