Quinoa with Broccoli and Cashews

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  • 4
  • 15 mins
  • 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
  • 1 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashew pieces
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Soak sundried tomatoes in hot water to cover for 15 minutes to soften them, then drain and chop. Bring 1/2 cup broth to a simmer in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Add chopped sundried tomatoes, remaining 1 cup broth, wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

Arrange broccoli on top of quinoa, cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from heat and toss gently to combine. Serve garnished with cashews and green onions.
Nutrition
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Per serving: 340 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 45g total carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 11g protein