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fluffy quinoa
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Perfect Quinoa

Adding sun-dried tomatoes and capers to quinoa makes this recipe super delicious
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, Side Dish, Salad, lunch
Keyword: Side Dishes, quinoa, rice and grains
Servings: 4
Calories: 227kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed well
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to pot over medium heat
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes and capers and sauté for 1 minute
  • Stir in quinoa
  • Add chicken or vegetable broth and pepper
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for 15 minutes uncovered
  • Stir halfway through
  • After 15 minutes most of the liquid should be absorbed.
  • Cover pot with a lid and turn off heat. Let stand for 5 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg