Quinoa with Garden Fresh Tomatoes
Why buy canned tomatoes? Â It’s that time of year when tomatoes are fresh off the vine or at the local farmer’s market. Regardless, you’ll enjoy this gluten free dish with protein rich quinoa and a host of health benefits to boot.
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Yields: 4 servings | Serving size: 1 cup | Calories: 176 | Previous Points: 4 | Points Plus: 5 | Total Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fats: 1 g | Trans Fats: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 132 mg | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Dietary fiber: 4 g | Sugars: 2 g | Protein: 6 g
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garden fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup quinoa, pre-rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth, low sodium
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Sea or kosher salt to taste
Directions
In a large skillet add oil, turn to medium-low heat and saute garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add crushed red pepper flakes and tomatoes, saute one additional minute. Add remaining ingredients, cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to and cook until liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
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i LOVE this recipe!!! i've been mistaken at times for having had tomatoes in my fridge, and had to substitute onions in, as well as chicken broth for veggie broth, but it has turned out SO well!
Allson, GREAT!!!