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Spiced Quinoa Recipe

A simple and flavorful spiced quinoa recipe.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4. Add the rinsed quinoa, water, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
  6. 6. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Quinoa, Spiced
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