Walnut Rosemary Quinoa

A basic, yet scrumptious quinoa recipe that can be served as a side dish or part of a main meal.

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

241 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	tablespoon	vegetable oil	sesame
1	each	onion	small
1 1/4	cup	quinoa	thoroughly rinsed
1	each	sweet bell pepper	red, small, diced
3	cups	water
1	teaspoon	soy sauce
1	teaspoon	rosemary leaves	fresh or 1/2 ts dried
1	cup	green peas	fresh or frozen
1/2	cup	walnuts	chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a saucepan and add onion and quinoa. Saute over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Add red bell pepper and sauté an additional 2 minutes. Add water, soy sauce and rosemary. (If using fresh peas, add them now.)

Bring contents to a boil; cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, roast walnuts in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. When quinoa is cooked, turn off heat and mix in walnuts and frozen peas. Let set an additional 10 minutes and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 230g

Amount per Serving

Calories 241 39% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g	16%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 107mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 31.0g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	17%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 8.0g	17%

Vitamin A	7%		Vitamin C	100%
Calcium	4%		Iron	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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