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Lemon-Scented Quinoa
- prep: 10 min
- cook: 35 min
- total: 45 min
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Don't let the much-touted health benefits of this fluffy grain put you off—it also happens to be absolutely delicious. The light, lemony taste of this version makes it a great accompaniment to a whole host of dishes, and it pairs particularly well with the Spicy Calamari with Bacon and Scallions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 201 % Daily Value *
- Total Fat: 8 g 11.74%
- Saturated Fat: 1 g 4.99%
- Trans Fat: 0 g %
- Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
- Sodium: 2 mg 0.09%
- Calcium: 21 mg 2.07%
- Potassium: 240 mg 6.86%
- Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
- Iron: 2 mg 10.94%
- Zinc: 0 mg 0%
- Total Carbohydrate: 27 g %
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g 12.09%
- Sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Alcohol: 0 g
- Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
- Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 2 g
- Vitamin A 0.12%
- Vitamin C 1.08%
- Vitamin D 0%
- * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Diabetes Exchanges
- Exchange - Fat1
- Exchange - Fruit0
- Exchange - NonFat Milk0
- Exchange - Other Carbs0
- Exchange - Starch2
- Exchange - Vegetables0
- Exchange - Lean Meat0
- Exchange - Alcohol0
MyPlate Info
- MyPlate - Grain Total2 oz-eq
- MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
- MyPlate - Fruit0 c
- MyPlate - Dairy0 c
- MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq
