Try this heart healthy dressing this holiday season.
Ingredients
2 cups organic whole grain white Quinoa
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 whole large white onion-chopped
2 celery stalks- chopped
1½ tsp minced garlic
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
¾ cup dried cranberries
1 tsp sage seasoning
1 tsp cilantro
1-2 tsp or season to taste- Mrs. DASH lemon pepper seasoning blend
½ cup sliced green onions
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve or fine strainer to remove all residue.
Combine low-sodium chicken broth, ½ tsp sage, 1 tbsp olive oil and a dash of Mrs. DASH lemon pepper and rinsed quinoa a medium- deep saucepan; bring to boil.
Reduce to a simmer for about 15 mins. until quinoa absorbs most of the water;
cooked grain appears soft + translucent.
Set pot aside, covered
In a separate skillet, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat,
stir in white chopped onions, celery, garlic, ½ tsp sage, cilantro and Mrs. DASH lemon pepper seasoning and sautee for 2 mins.
Add cranberries and green onions cook for 1 min. more or until cranberries are tender and green onions are tender but not brown.
Add the onion/cranberry mixture and sliced green onions to the cooked quinoa pot.
Mix thoroughly; Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Info. is based on amount per serving. * Recommendation- A box of Ancient Harvest- gluten free Traditional Quinoa- organic white grains Nature's Basket organic- low-sodium chicken broth
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ½ cup Calories: 170 Fat: 3g Saturated fat: 0g Trans fat: 0 Carbohydrates: 32g Sodium: 35mg Fiber: 4g Protein: 6g
Recipe by Vicki Doe Fitness at https://vickidoefitness.com/holiday-quinoa-dressing/