Quinoa with Latin Flavors

== Description ==
Cilantro, lime and scallions lend a bright finish to delicate quinoa. This is a versatile side dish.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: Eating Well, December 2005/January 2006 
* Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 06.26.07
* Active time: 30 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes
* Makes 6 servings, ⅔ cup each
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup quinoa Quinoa, a delicately flavored grain that was a staple in the ancient Incas' diet, is available in most natural-foods stores and the natural-foods sections of many supermarkets. Toasting the grain before cooking enhances the flavor, and rinsing removes any residue of saponin, quinoa's natural, bitter protective coating. 
* 2 teaspoons canola oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 x 4-ounce can chopped green chiles
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 x 14-ounce can reduced-sodium broth
* ¼ cup pepitas, toasted To toast nuts and seeds on the stovetop: Toast in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Hulled pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are dusky green and have a delicate nutty flavor. They can be found in the health-food or bulk sections of many supermarkets.
* ¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
* ½ cup chopped scallions
* 2 tablespoons lime juice
* ¼ teaspoon salt
== Directions ==
# Toast quinoa in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until it crackles and becomes aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes.
# Transfer to a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly.
# Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
# Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
# Add chiles and garlic; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
# Add the quinoa and broth; bring to a simmer.
# Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
# Add pepitas, cilantro, scallions, lime juice and salt to the quinoa; mix gently and fluff with a fork. 
== Notes ==
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving: 
* 181 calories | 6 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono) | 1 mg cholesterol | 27 g carbohydrate | 7 g protein | 3 g fiber | 196 mg sodium.
* Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value) | Magnesium (23% dv) | Iron (20% dv).
* Carbohydrate Servings: 2 
* Exchanges: 1.5 starch | 1 fat 
* 4 pts
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