| CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
| Grains, Vegetables |
Vegetarian |
Grains, Vegetarian, Weight watc |
4 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1/3 |
c |
Quinoa |
| 2 |
ts |
Olive oil |
| 1 |
|
Onion; chopped |
| 3 |
|
Carrots; grated |
| 2 |
|
Garlic cloves; minced |
| 1/2 |
ts |
Ground cumin |
| 1 |
c |
Drained rinsed canned chickpeas |
| 1/2 |
c |
Orange juice |
| 1/4 |
c |
Raisins |
| 1/4 |
ts |
Salt |
| 1/8 |
ts |
Cinnamon |
| 1 |
tb |
Chopped cilantro |
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook the quinoa according to package directions, either conventionally or
in the microwave.
In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion; cook, stirring
as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, garlic and
cumin; cook, stirring as needed, until the carrots are wilted, about 2
minutes.
Stir in the quinoa, chickpeas, orange juice, raisins, salt and cinnamon;
cook, covered, until the juice is absorbed and the flavors are blended,
about 10 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.
SERVING PROVIDES: 1 Bread, 2 Fruit/Vegetables, 1 Protein/Milk, 1 Fat.
PER SERVING: 205 Calories, 4 g Total Fat, 0 g Saturated Fat, 0 mg
Cholesterol, 239 mg Sodium, 37 g Total Carbohydrate, 6 g Dietary Fiber, 6 g
Protein, 62 mg Calcium .
Recipe from Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian. Kitpath to Eat-lf feb98
>From Weight Watchers® Light and Tasty. Deluxe © 1997 The Learning Company,
Inc. Recipes © Weight Watchers International, Inc., owner of the registered
trademark. All Rights reserved.
Notes: Although quinoa is new on restaurant menus, it's really not new at
all--it was a staple in the diet of the ancient Incas. If you've never
tried quinoa, this recipe is a fabulous introduction; it also makes a
beautiful stuffing for acorn squash.
NOTES : Makes 4 servings
Recipe by: Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian
Posted to EAT-LF Digest by KitPATh <phannema@wizard.ucr.edu> on Feb 10,
1998
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