Quinoa
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | teaspoons | Virgin olive oil; |
| 2 | larges | Garlic cloves; crushed |
| 1 | cup | Quinoa;* |
| 2 | cups | Chicken Broth; |
Directions
* Rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove its slightly bitter taste.
In a large non-stick skillit, heat oil and cook garlic 2 minutes.
Rinse quinoa in a strainer and remove any debris. Add to skill and brown 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 20 minutes. Food Exchange per serving: 1 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGE + ½ FAT EXCHANGE CAL: 97; CHO: 0mg; CAR: 17g; PRO: 4g; SOD: 21mg; FAT: 3g
Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine by Betty Marks Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master