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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (339g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
Calories 342
Calories from Fat 63		(18%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 7.0g	10%
	Saturated Fat 1.3g	6%
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 16mg		5%
Sodium 624mg		26%
Potassium 858mg		24%
Total Carbohydrate 47.0g		15%
	Dietary Fiber 4.8g	19%
	Sugars 1.2g
Protein 23.2g		46%
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Easy One-Dish Quinoa and Tuna

Recipe #367866 | 20 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: Little Mama Dia
Apr 25, 2009

This recipe is a super easy and quick way to incorporate whole grains packed with protein into your diet. You can throw in veggies that need to be used and spice to suit your mood It's a flexible dish that you can throw together in a jiffy. I usually substitute water for broth and add extra seasoning.

SERVES 4 -5 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup frozen spinach
1/3 onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic (depending on how garlicky you like it!)
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
salt (to taste)
6 ounces tuna (splurge on the good kind, it really tastes better)
1/2 cup cheese (optional)

Directions

1
Combine all ingredients except cheese and tuna in a medium sauce pan.
2
Cover with lid and bring to a boil.
3
Turn down heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and add cheese and tuna. Enjoy!

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From: kcram

On Jun 5, 2009

This will be a new favorite lunch recipe for me! Ingredients that I always have on hand! I did use water instead of broth and added an Herb Ox sodium free chicken broth packet. I also sprinkled with some parmasean cheese. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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From: luvcook'n

On Apr 28, 2009

Oh Little Mama!!!! This is such a wonderful, quick and easy dish to prepare. I used a whole box of frozen spinach and two large garlic cloves. And on my serving...I splashed some lemon juice on top. MMMMMM! Both DH and myself agreed that this is definately a keeper. I love quinoa anyways... and am always looking for recipes. So thank you Little Mama for sharing this lovely recipe. I made this for New Kids on the Block tag game.

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From: Motivated Mama

On Jun 16, 2009

I am so disappointed that I didn't get to eat this, but I am rating it based on the responses I got from those I made it for. First the logistics; I used about two cups of fresh spinach, chopped (may use more next time), over 2tsp garlic, more than 1 tsp of Italian, closer to 1 cup of cheese and The Harvest Quinoa Blend from Trader Joe's. I also pared it with Roasted Brussels Sprouts!. It was so easy to put together and got rave reviews! I was told that I was a fantastic cook so I think that deserves five stars. I am looking forward to making this again so I can try it myself! Thanks so much for posting!!

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