Skinny Confetti Quinoa Salad Recipes

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CONFETTI QUINOA

If you have never tried quinoa, start with my easy side, brimming with colorful veggies. I serve it with orange-glazed chicken. -Kim Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8



Confetti Quinoa image

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. , Stir in lemon juice and oil. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/2 cup coarsely chopped zucchini
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil

CONFETTI QUINOA SALAD

A colorful side to complement any entrée. It's good for you, too-featuring protein-rich grains and edamame.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10



Confetti Quinoa Salad image

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat quinoa, water and salt to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Cool at least 30 minutes.
  • Cook and drain edamame as directed on bag. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
  • In large serving bowl, toss quinoa, edamame and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic shelled edamame
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
3/4 cup Italian or Greek vinaigrette dressing
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

CONFETTI QUINOA

Quinoa, pronounced "keenwa," quadruples in size when cooked yet stays crunchy and nutty. This recipe (which I've not tried) adds a variety of colors of bell pepper to the quinoa for the effect of confetti. From Laurel's Kitchen Cookbook and submitted for Zaar World Tour II.

Provided by Debs Recipes

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



Confetti Quinoa image

Steps:

  • Add quinoa to boiling water and salt; reduce heat then cover and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, sauté onion and pepper in olive oil; add to cooked quinoa; add almonds or water chestnuts just before serving.

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well and drained
2 cups water or 2 cups broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced (any combination of red, yellow, and green)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds or 1/4 cup sliced and chopped water chestnut

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