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QUINOA WITH CARROTS & RAISINS

8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 1/3 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• Lowfat cooking spray
• 2¾ cups water
• 1½ teaspoons chicken-flavored bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 2 tablespoons raisins, chopped
 

Directions:

1. Wash the Quinoa thoroughly to remove its bitter coating, drain and set aside.
 
2. Sauté mushrooms and green onions in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
 
3. Bring 2¾ cups water, bouillon cubes, lemon rind and thyme to a boil in a large saucepan. Add quinoa and carrot. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
 
4. Stir in raisins and mushroom mixture.
 

NUTRITION:
Serving Size: 1/2 cup (56 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount per serving
Calories 99
Calories from fat 12
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 81 mg
Total Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin A 80%
Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 2%
Iron 15%
 

King County Washington Public Health
www.metrokc.gov