Ingredientes para A Lighter Quinoa Stuffing
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- Green Onions (not found in recipe with specified quantity)
- 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed and drained black beans
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- zest of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
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Como fazer A Lighter Quinoa Stuffing
- Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 bay leaves and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling water. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool.
- While the quinoa cooks, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 2 cups of cubed butternut squash and 1 cup of diced zucchini. Season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly browned and tender.
- Add the cooked and cooled quinoa to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Stir in 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, and 1 (15-ounce) can of rinsed and drained black beans.
- Add the zest of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
54g
Fat
6g
Carbs
24g
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