Quinoa with Peas & Lemon

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Green peas add a pop of color to this bright whole-grain side dish. Plus, choosing frozen saves you time—no shelling required! Want to save even more time? Use a pouch of precooked quinoa.

By

Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Quinoa with Peas & Lemon — Photo: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

6

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Gut Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
2 cups cooked quinoa
Zest of 1 lemon
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in peas and quinoa; cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, goat cheese, salt and pepper.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

148	Calories
5g	Fat
21g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 148
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g	12%
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Vitamin A 1018IU	20%
Sodium 369mg	16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Quinoa with Peas & Lemon

Ingredients

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