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Spinach and Pine Nut Quinoa
15 min prep time
6servings
Recipe by
https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/spinach-pesto-halibut.html
Source
The Diabetes Cookbook
Photo by
Adobe Stock
How to Make Spinach and Pine Nut Quinoa
Make this recipe the same week you make the Spinach Pesto Halibut since it uses a lot of the same ingredients. This nutrition-packed side dish would go great with fish, chicken or pork.
15 min prep time
6servings
1/2 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Cook quinoa according to package directions with chicken broth.
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add spinach and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Pour cooked quinoa in a medium bowl; add spinach and remaining ingredients and mix well.
Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
1/2 cup
- Amount per serving Calories 180
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Total Fat
8g
- Saturated Fat 1.1g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 90mg
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Total Carbohydrate
22g
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Total Sugars 3g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 7g
- Potassium 430mg
- Phosphorous 210mg
Ingredients
quinoa
1 cup
low sodium vegetable broth
2 cup
olive oil
1 tbsp
garlic (minced)
2 clove
baby spinach leaves
6 oz
pine nuts (toasted)
1/4 cup
black pepper
1/8 tsp
Parmesan (freshly grated)
2 tbsp
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