Quinoa with Garden Fresh Tomatoes
This superb quinoa dish is so versatile, it can be used for a bento box, as a side, or as the main entree.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 176kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tomatoes fresh, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup quinoa pre-rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth low sodium
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- sea or kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 132mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5