QUINOA WITH BROCCOLI RABE
Makes 4 servings
Each serving equals one Five A Day serving
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 tsp minced garlic
1 lb broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Toast quinoa, stirring, in nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, 5 minutes.
Bring broth and water to boil in medium saucepan; stir in quinoa.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
Fluff with fork and transfer to large bowl; cover and keep warm.
Heat a small amount of water or broth in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes.
Stir in broccoli rabe, salt and red pepper.
Cook until broccoli rabe is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir vegetables into quinoa.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 225, Protein 12g, Fat 3g, Calories From Fat 13%, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 38g, Fiber 3g, Sodium 79mg.
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