Quinoa Blend

Roasted Red Pepper & Basil

This quick and easy to use dish combines a blend of quinoa and brown rice with red bell peppers and basil. It has 8 grams of protein, is a good source of fiber (contains 3 grams of fat per serving as prepared) and has 34 grams of whole grain per 1 cup serving (see nutrition information for sodium content).

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Ingredients & Nutrition

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Ingredients

QUINOA, PRECOOKED PARBOILED LONG GRAIN BROWN RICE, RED BELL PEPPER*, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, BASIL*, POTATO MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS SOY AND WHEAT) CITRIC ACID, BLACK PEPPER, MALTODEXTRIN. *DRIED CONTAINS SOY AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.5 oz (70g/about 1/3 cup dry quinoa-grain mix & 1 Tbsp seasoning mix) (1 cup prepared)

Servings Per Container: about 2

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		260	280
Calories from Fat		25	45
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 3g		5%	8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g		2%	4%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	0%
Sodium 400mg		17%	17%
Total Carbs 50g		17%	17%
Dietary Fiber 4g		17%	17%
Sugars 3g
Protein 8g		8%	8%
Vitamin A		6%	6%
Vitamin C		20%	20%
Calcium		2%	2%
Iron		8%	8%
Phosphorus		15%	15%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of quinoa-with grain and seasoning mix plus olive oli provides 5g Total Fat (0.5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 0mg Cholesterol, 400mg Sodium, 50g Total Carbohydrate (4g Dietary Fiber, 3g Sugars), and 8g Protein.

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Preparation Instructions

Range Top Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa/brown rice blend, 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1-3/4 cups water to a boil.
Turn heat to a medium boil, add contents of Spice Sack and mix well.
Boil gently for 14 to 17 minutes until water is absorbed.
Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Microwave Directions

In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine quinoa/brown rice blend, contents of Spice Sack, 1-3/4 cups water, and 1 teaspoon olive oil.
Cover; microwave at HIGH for 6 minutes. Mix.
Cover; microwave at HIGH for 6 to 10 minutes on high or until all water is absorbed.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Fluff lightly with fork before serving.

* Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust time as needed.

Alternate Directions

Follow the above preparation directions, except omit olive oil.

High Altitude Preparation

At high altitudes, increase water to 2 cups and increase cooking time by 5 minutes.

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