ASIAN QUINOA

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I love to cook and come up with new recipes. I serve this dish at least once a month and sometimes more. For a different twist, I'll occasionally add a scrambled egg or use soy sauce instead of the rice vinegar. -Sonya Labbe, Santa Monica, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons plum sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped
1/2 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. , Remove from the heat. Add the red pepper, water chestnuts, peas and onions; fluff with a fork. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges