7/21/2011

Carrot and Raisin Quinoa

(makes 8 servings)

Weight Loss Recipes : Carrot and Raisin QuinoaIngredients:

  • 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

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