Quinoa with Feta, Walnuts, and Dried Cranberries

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Fast and easy to make, this can be used as a main dish, side dish, or even a snack. Please use the 'real deal' Greek feta; it will add so much more flavor!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

  • ½ cup dried cranberries

  • cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl.

  2. Stir walnuts and cranberries through the quinoa; add feta cheese and gently stir.

Cook's Notes:

You can use water to boil the quinoa if you'd prefer.

Pecans or almonds are fine in place of the walnuts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

243 Calories
11g Fat
29g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 196mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 212mg 5%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.