Heart Healthy Creamy Quinoa Recipe
High-protein quinoa takes center stage in this luscious, Mediterranean-inspired dish. Frozen peas, fresh mint, and a splash of white wine make this meal unforgettably delicious.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 16 servings
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 celery stalk, minced
2 thyme sprigs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups white quinoa
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
1 cup dry white wine
2 qts low-sodium vegetable broth (gluten free if needed)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint, plus additional for garnish
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp white truffle oil or black truffle oil
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Directions
Step 1
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, thyme and garlic and cook until onion is softened.
Step 2
Add quinoa and stir for about 30 seconds. Add salt, black pepper, wine and vegetable broth and stir to combine.
Step 3
Bring to a simmer; reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 15 to 20 minutes, or until half the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
Step 4
Add peas, the chopped mint, Parmesan cheese and additional black pepper to taste, and cook, about 3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Step 5
Add truffle oil and stir to combine. Garnish with additional mint leaves, if desired.
Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
16
Calories:
242
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size:
3/4 cup
Per serving:
calories:242
total fat:7g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:6mg
sodium:191mg
total carb:34g
fibers:4g
proteins:8g
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