QUINOA WITH PEAS AND ONION

Quinoa with Peas and Onion image

Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the frozen. —Lori Panarella, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the cooked quinoa, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges