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QUINOA WITH BROCCOLI RABE

Makes 4 servings
Each serving equals one Five A Day serving
 

Ingredients

· 1 cup quinoa
· 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
· 2/3 cup chopped onion
· 1 tsp minced garlic
· 1 lb broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped
· ¼ teaspoon salt
· ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
 

Directions

Toast quinoa, stirring, in nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, 5 minutes.

Bring broth and water to boil in medium saucepan; stir in quinoa.

Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.

Fluff with fork and transfer to large bowl; cover and keep warm.

Heat a small amount of water or broth in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes.

Stir in broccoli rabe, salt and red pepper.

Cook until broccoli rabe is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

Stir vegetables into quinoa.

Serve warm or at room temperature.
 

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 225, Protein 12g, Fat 3g, Calories From Fat 13%, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 38g, Fiber 3g, Sodium 79mg.