Nutritious Nibbles

Quinoa Primavera with Chicken

Spring is finally here! What better time to enjoy a light dish with lots of seasonal vegetables. If you've never tried quinoa, give it a whirl. It can be found in the organic section of most grocery stores. Quinoa is gluten free and a great source of fiber and protein. Tofu or turkey can be substituted for chicken.

Ingredients:
4 asparagus stocks, cut into pieces
1 chicken breast (cooked)
1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup fresh broccoli
1/2 cup fresh green beans, cleaned and cut in half
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup fresh zucchini, sliced and cut in half
1 Tbsp. shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1-2 tsp. corn starch


Directions:
1. Sautee the vegetables in olive oil until tender, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. Cook quinoa as directed and set aside.
3. In a separate pan, scald milk and add corn starch to thicken and make a sauce.
4. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa and sauce, then add the vegetables and chicken and toss.
5. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with a side of fruit or your favorite green salad.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Information per serving: 265 calories, 9 gm fat, 28 gm carbohydrate, 10 gm protein, 14 mg cholesterol, 3 gm fiber, 110 mg calcium, 350 mg sodium

Current Nutritious Nibbles
Lemon Ginger Chicken

Archived Nutritious Nibbles
Spicy Grilled Tenderloin w/ Sour Cream Sauce
Baked Taco Salad
Healthier Hoppin' John
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Easy Salads
Curry Lentil Soup
Breakfast Quiche Sweet Potato Pear Salad
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Turkey Pot Roast
Greek Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki Herb Yogurt Sauce
Grilled Peaches
Mixed Berry Salad with Mint
Asparagus with Curry Sauce
Quinoa Primavera with Chicken
Salmon with Peppers
Black Bean Tortilla Soup
Southwestern Spiced Walnuts
Traditional Gingersnaps
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Apple Crisp
Southwest Wraps
Rice, Black Bean & Feta Salad
Summer Peach Cobbler
Asian-Flavored Turkey Burgers
Spinach Strawberry Salad with Grilled Chicken
Hummus and Pita Chips
Pear, Feta and Basil Salad
White Chicken Chili
Oven-Fried Sweet Potatoes