Ingredients
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4 cups water
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1 (12 ounce) box quinoa
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3 carrots, chopped
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1 cup corn
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1 cup peas
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1 cup chopped broccoli florets
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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¼ cup lemon juice
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
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Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, corn, peas, and broccoli to steamer; cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
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Mix quinoa and vegetable mixture together in a bowl.
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Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
266 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
38g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 266 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
Sodium 50mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 8g | 16% |
Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
Calcium 43mg | 3% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 434mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.