Submitted by: Shari Portnoy, MPH, RD, LD
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Whole grain quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 2 Tbsp Vegetable flavor soup base
• ¼ cup Cashew nuts, crushed
• 1 Onion
• ½ tsp Oil
• 1 ½ cups Frozen, mixed vegetables

Directions:

1. Bring 2 cups water and vegetable base to boil in 2 quart sauce pan.
2. Add the quinoa and bring back to boil and cover. Cook about 12 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with fork and let stand.
3. Cook the frozen vegetables in the microwave or steam.
4. Sauté the onions in a small amount of oil.
5. Mix the quinoa, onions, vegetables, and cashew nuts. Save some nuts to garnish on top.

Nutritionals (2.5 oz):

Calories: 138; Total Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 255 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 2 g; Protein: 5 g; Vitamin A: 8% DV; Vitamin C: 2% DV; Calcium: 2% DV; Iron: 11% DV