Quinoa with Mixed Squash and Arugula
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- Cooking spray
- 1 small yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise, then sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise, then sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups lightly packed arugula
- 3 tablespoons light tub cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
- In a medium saucepan, stir together the broth and quinoa.
- Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until all the broth is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
- Cook the yellow summer squash, zucchini, and onion over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Stir the tomatoes into the squash mixture.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the arugula.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it wilts, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat.
- In a small microwaveable bowl, microwave the cream cheese on 100 percent power (high) for about 30 seconds, or until melted.
- Whisk in the lemon juice.
- Pour over the squash mixture.
- Stir the quinoa into the squash mixture.
- Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
- Quinoa (KEEN-wah) can usually be found in the health food section of the grocery store.
- High in iron and protein, among other nutrients, it is delicately flavored, making it well-suited to substitute for rice and other grains.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 245
- Total Fat: 6.0g
- Saturated: 2.5g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
- Monounsaturated: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
- Sodium: 175mg
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Dietary Exchanges
- 2 Starch
- 1 Vegetable
- 1 Fat
vegetable broth, quinoa, cooking spray, summer, zucchini, onion, grape tomatoes, arugula, cream cheese, lemon juice, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/quinoa-with-mixed-squash-and-arugula-375675 (may not work)