Rainbow legumes sprinkled quinoa
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By Tânia Macedo
Rainbow legumes sprinkled quinoa
7 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
A very colourful dish, to eat as it is or to serve as a side
Updated at: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:32:53 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
44
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories163.3 kcal (8%)
Total Fat4.5 g (6%)
Carbs26.6 g (10%)
Sugars4.9 g (5%)
Protein5.8 g (12%)
Sodium400.5 mg (20%)
Fiber4.9 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Cut the onion into small pieces and place it in a large pot with the olive oil. Cook it until sizzling.





Step 2
To the pot add the quinoa and a pinchof salt, and stir consistently for 2 minutes.


Step 3
Add 2 cups of boiling water to it, and let it cook for about 10 minutes in medium heat. Stir occasionally.
Step 4
Cut the vegetables into verry small pieces, arround the size of the quinoa beans.








Step 5
To another small pot add the cuted vegetables with ½ cup of water, salt and pepper, and let it cook for a few minutes. Add more water if needed









Step 6
Check if the quinoa irls ready and the level of water, if you would like it more cooked, add a little bit of more water and let it cook a bit more
Step 7
When you think the quinoa is cooked to your liking, add the cooked vegetables to the large pot and stir until everything is well combined.
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