Chicken and Vegetables with Quinoa

Looking for a filling dinner idea? Then check out this chicken, veggies and quinoa recipe that’s made easily on a stove top in just 25 minutes.

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Prep Time 25 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

1 1/3: cups uncooked quinoa

2 2/3: cups water

2/3: cup chicken broth

2: cups (1-inch pieces) fresh green beans

1/2: cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut in half lengthwise

1: tablespoon olive oil

1/2: lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1/2: cup bite-size strips red bell pepper

1/2: cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2: teaspoon dried rosemary leaves

1/4: teaspoon salt

2: cloves garlic, finely chopped

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Directions

1 Rinse quinoa thoroughly by placing in a fine-mesh strainer and holding under cold running water until water runs clear; drain well.
2 In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Add quinoa; return to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 12 to 16 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3 Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat broth to boiling over high heat. Add green beans and carrots. Reduce heat to medium-high. Cover; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4 Stir oil, chicken, bell pepper, mushrooms, rosemary and salt and garlic into vegetables. Cook over medium-high heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve over quinoa.

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Quinoa, pronounced “KEEN-wa,” was first grown in Peru. It contains all the amino acids, making it a complete protein--it is quick and easy to cook, making it a favorite grain.Quinoa's texture is light with a nutty flavor, perfect for main and side dishes.

Whole Grain Serving: 2 1/2

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 350
Calories from Fat: 80),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 9g; 9%
(Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, 1 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 35mg; 35%;
Sodium: 380mg; 380%;
Total Carbohydrate: 46g; 46%
(Dietary Fiber 6g 6% Sugars 6g 6% ),
Protein: 22g; 22%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 50%;
Vitamin C: 20%;
Calcium: 8%;
Iron: 35%;

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;