Watercress Confetti Quinoa
Watercress is found in fresh spring fed streams and packs a serious nutritional punch. It's low calorie and has a wonderful flavor that can be used in many dishes or it can be enjoyed in it's natural state as in a salad
Make This Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked, rinsed quinoa
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2-3 green onions, coarsely chopped
- 2 bell peppers, coarsely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Eggland's Best eggs (large), beaten
- 1 heaping cup torn watercress
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation
Combine quinoa and chicken broth in a medium sized saucepan over medium-high heat on a stovetop.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat on a stovetop.
Add in garlic, peppers and onion. Saute for 2 minutes and then clear a circle in the middle of the pan.
Add in eggs and scramble.
Add in watercress and cook for 1 minute to wilt leaves.
Remove from heat and add to cooked quinoa.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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Learn More| Serving Size | 1 |
|---|---|
| Calories | 310 |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 88 mg |
| Sodium | 304 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 39 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Protein | 15 g |