Orange-Cilantro Quinoa Sauté
Points: 3
Servings: 6
Preparation Time:15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
2 cup water
1/4 tsp table salt
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup carrot(s), shredded
1/2 cup scallion(s), sliced
2 tsp ginger root, freshly grated
1/2 cup orange juice, fresh
1/3 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
Instructions:
1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add quinoa; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until quinoa is translucent and tender, about 15 to 17 minutes. Drain off any remaining liquid.
2. While quinoa cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrot, scallions and ginger; cook over medium heat, stirring, until carrots are crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Stir in quinoa; cook, stirring, until well mixed.
3. Remove from heat; stir in orange juice and cilantro and serve. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.
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