Want a healthy alternative to fried rice? Well, here’s a salad I came up with that tastes just as good, has no saturated fat, no cholesterol, and a lot less sodium. And, remember, quinoa is a great source of protein!…see full post below…
Want a healthy alternative to fried rice? Well, here’s a salad I came up with that tastes just as good, has no saturated fat, no cholesterol, and a lot less sodium. And, remember, quinoa is a great source of protein!
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup sweet onion chopped (can use green or red onions)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp of Olive Oil or 1 TBS of Smart Balance Light spread
- 2 Tablespoons light seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup mixed tropical dried fruit (or chose raisins, dried strawberries, dried blueberries)
Wash and cook quinoa according to package instructions (1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water). In a pan saute onions with a Tablespoon of EVOO until soft (you can add the walnuts at this point for a toasty crunch). When quinoa is done, add a tsp of olive oil (or a Tablespoon of the Smart Balance spread) for a buttery taste. Then mix in the sauteed onions and walnuts, dried fruit, and seasoned rice vinegar. Makes about seven 1/2 cup servings.
Nutrition (per 60g serving): Cal 220, Fat 10g, Chol 0, Sodium 125mg, Carb 23 g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 10g, Protein 5g
