Autumn Quinoa And Butter Beans Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. quinoa
- 1/4 tsp grnd cardamom
- 2 Tbsp. margarine
- 1/8 tsp grnd nutmeg
- 3/4 c. finely minced onion
- 1 c. diced sweet potato
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 1 piece )
- 3/4 c. orange juice
- 1 c. diced butternut squash
- 2/3 c. - water 1 piece )
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 1/2 c. cooked/canned butter beans
- 1/2 tsp salt and rinsed)
- 1/4 tsp grnd coriander
- 1/4 c. minced cranberries
Directions
- Thoroughly rinse the quinoa by placing it in a large bowl and filling the bowl with cool water. Drain the quinoa and repeat the rinsing and draining 4 more times; set aside.
- Heat the margarine in a 2-qt saucepan over medium-high heat. Add in the onion and ginger, and cook, stirring, till the onion is softened. Stir in the orange juice, water, honey, salt, coriander, cardamom, and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Stir in the sweet potato and squash; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 7 min. Stir in the butter beans and quinoa, and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 15 min. Stir in the cranberries; simmer, covered, 5 min longer.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 214g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 231 | |
| Calories from Fat 64 | 28% |
| Total Fat 7.17g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1.27g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 1.04g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 376mg | 16% |
| Potassium 458mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 39.2g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 15.64g | 10% |
| Protein 4.42g | 7% |
