Cilantro Quinoa with Pine Nuts

Name: Cilantro Quinoa with Pine Nuts
Yield: Serves 2 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Ingredients: ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); ½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

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A quick switch from water to stock elevates this simple whole-grain side. Substitute chopped toasted almonds for a budget-friendly alternative to the pine nuts. If you're not a cilantro fan, use chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley instead.

By Robin Bashinsky

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

Serves 2 (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Step 1

Bring stock and quinoa to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove pan from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro, pine nuts, oil, and salt.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

243 calories; fat 10.7g; saturated fat 1g; mono fat 4.1g; poly fat 4.5g; protein 9g; carbohydrates 29g; fiber 3g; iron 3mg; sodium 164mg; calcium 29mg; sugars 3g.

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daneanp

12/29/2016

Made tonight along with the Sauteed Salmon with Citrus Salsa as recommended. Fantastic meal. Hubby initially smirked when I told him it was quinoa (not typically a favorite of his) but even he had to admit it was great. Will make this again. Often. *note serving size - double if making for the family.

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