Carrot and Raisin Quinoa

(makes 8 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  
• 1⅓ cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  
• ½ cup chopped green onions
  
• 2¾ cups water
  
• 1½ tsp chicken-flavored bouillon granules
  
• ½ tsp dried thyme
  
• 1 tsp grated lemon rind
  
• 1 cup shredded carrot
  
• 2 tbsp chopped raisins
  
• Low-fat cooking spray
  

Preparation:

• Wash the Quinoa thoroughly to remove its bitter coating, drain and set aside.
  
• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, sauté mushrooms and green onions over medium-high heat until tender (about 5 minutes). Set aside.
  
• In a large saucepan, bring 2¾ cups water, bouillon cubes, thyme and lemon rind to a boil. Add quinoa and carrot. Cook until water is absorbed (about 10-15 minutes).
  
• Stir in raisins and mushroom mixture.
  

Make 8 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(½ cup (56 g)): 99 Calories, 4 g Protein, 19 g carbohydrates, 2 g Dietary Fiber, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 81 mg sodium