QUINOA WITH PEAS AND ONION

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Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the frozen. —Lori Panarella, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the cooked quinoa, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

siyabonga percival
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Nomvula Maria
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Khadiza Khatun
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook quinoa. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


Chipo Twakkie
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. It's also a really healthy and flavorful dish.


tony willetts
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I love the addition of peas and onion to this quinoa dish. It adds a lot of flavor and makes it a more complete meal.


dano Taylor
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The peas and onion add a lot of flavor and the quinoa is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lee Brown
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This quinoa dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the peas and onion, and they always ask for seconds.


Amber Royster
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables, different herbs, and even different grains. It's always delicious.


Shre stha
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy meals that are also healthy. This quinoa dish fits the bill perfectly. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Armani Baearam
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I've made this quinoa dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover quinoa, and it's also a really healthy and flavorful dish. I love the addition of peas and onion, and I also like to add some chopped nuts or seed


suez miah
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some chopped carrots and celery to the onion and peas, and I also like to use vegetable broth instead of water. It's a great way to get your kids to eat th


Alannah Gaines
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This quinoa dish is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. It's also really easy to make and it's a great option for a quick and healthy meal.


James Fletcher
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I'm not usually a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The peas and onion add a lot of flavor and the quinoa is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mayar Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I had some cooked quinoa in the fridge and I wasn't sure what to do with it, so I decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and it turned out really flavorful. I will definitely be making


Umair Raza05
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I made this quinoa dish last night and it was delicious! I loved the addition of peas and onion, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamil Allen
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This quinoa dish with peas and onion was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was really easy to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular meal rotation.