Quinoa with Peas and Onion

Side Dishes

Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the frozen.

Average Rating: 4.380952

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the cooked quinoa, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 174 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.