Angel Hair with Quinoa & Rice Pilaf

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Servings: 8

Serving Size: 6 ounces

Ingredients

Quinoa
1 cup Red quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups Water
1 teaspoon Salt

Pasta
4 ounces Angel hair pasta, dry, broken into small pieces
1 tablespoon Olive oil
½ cup Water

Pilaf
8 ounces White or yellow rice, cooked
½ cup Red bell pepper, diced small
½ cup Green bell pepper, diced small
½ cup Red onion, diced small
1 tablespoon Fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Olive oil
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper

Preparation

1. Make the quinoa: In a medium pot, bring water for quinoa to a boil. Add salt and rinsed quinoa. Cook until quinoa has a spiral look and all water has been absorbed. Set aside.
2. Make the pasta: In a large pot, sauté pasta in olive oil until browned. Add water and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.
3. Make the pilaf: In a separate pan, sauté red and green bell pepper, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Assemble: Combine cooked rice, cooked quinoa, cooked pasta and vegetables in a large bowl.

Nutrition information per serving

Calories: 193 Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 31g Fiber: 3g Total Sugar: 2g Protein: 6g Sodium: 155mg Vitamin A: 16μg Vitamin C: 20mg Calcium: 23mg Iron: 2mg Folate: 91μg