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Microwaved Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

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Microwaved Quinoa Pilaf
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp sesame oil
3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup green beans


Place pepper, garlic, onion and sesame oil in a 4-cup glass measure.
Microwave uncovered on High for 2 minutes and stir. Add quinoa and broth
and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring once. Microwave on medium
(50%) for 15 minutes. Add peas, stir to mix. Microwave on high another 2
minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Grains should be pearly, with white
outline visible. Fluff with a fork.

Notes: Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wa") is a grain available at health food
stores and some grocery stores.

17 g carbohydrate 3 g protein 2 g fiber 2 g fat 93 calories

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