Weight Loss Support Group Recipes

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Our new Food Network mag came today and I found a recipe for Garlic Quinoa. For those not familiar with quinoa, it is a whole grain and is healthier than pasta. Quinoa with Garlic, Pine Nuts and Raisins

Courtesy of Ellie Krieger for Food Network Magazine
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Cook Time:20 minLevel: EasyYield: 4 serving

Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
Place the quinoa in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 2 minutes. Add 1 3/4 cups water (or use low-sodium chicken broth) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, about 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add the olive oil and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer the garlic to the plate, reserving the oil.

Fluff the quinoa with a fork. Add the pine nuts, garlic, reserved oil, parsley, raisins and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and toss.

Per serving (3/4 cup):
Calories 300;
Fat 15 g (Saturated 2 g);
Cholesterol 0 mg;
Sodium 5 mg;
Carbohydrate 37 g;
Fiber 4 g;
Protein 8 g