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Breakfast Quinoa with Blueberries

Active Time: 2 minutes  |   Total Time: 20 minutes
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Added by Healing Gourmet
on August 02, 2009
Healing Benefits
This Recipe:

Preparation

  1. Rinse quinoa.
  2. Add to saucepan with water.
  3. Bring to a simmer and cook about 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
  4. Stir in the blueberries and flaxseeds.
  5. Add stevia to taste.
The Benefits
  • *Excellent Source of: Magnesium, Folate, ALA Omega-3, Phosphorous, Manganese
  • *Good Source of: Fiber, Iron, Protein, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Copper, Thiamin
  • *Preferences: Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat, No Citrus, No Corn, No Dairy, No Eggs, No Fish, No Gluten, No Legumes, No Molds, No Nightshade, No Nuts, No Peanuts, No Pork, No Poultry, No Red Meat, No Shellfish, No Soy, No Yeast

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:1 Serving
View Calorie Breakdown OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 1.69

Calories: 195

MACRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.3 g *
Saturated Fat 0.45 g *
Monosaturated Fat 0.98 g *
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5 g *
Trans Fat 0 g *
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)    
ALA 909 mg *
EPA, DHA 0 mg, 20 mg *
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA) 0 mg *
Cholesterol 0mg *
Total Carbohydrate 33 g *
Sugars 3.3 g *
Fiber 5 g *
Protein 6.8 g *
MICRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A 6.2 IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.04 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 IU 0%
Vitamin E 1 IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.25 mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin K 0.25 mg 0%
Folate 84 mcg 21%
Niacin 0.85 mg 4%
Riboflavin 0.16 mg 9%
Thiamin 0.22 mg 15%
MINERALS
Calcium 41.6 mg 4%
Copper 0.36 mg 18%
Iron 2.2 mg 12%
Magnesium 101.8 mg 25%
Manganese 1 mg 50%
Phosphorous 221 mg 22%
Potassium 288.6 mg 8%
Selenium 4.5 mcg 6%
Sodium 3.6 mg 0%
Zinc 1.5 mg 10%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-carotene 14.2 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin 0.43 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 118.4 mcg
Lycopene 0 mcg
*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).
Rating & Reviews
 
Light and nutty tasting. Substituted 2 packets of Z-Sweet for Sweet Leaf. Also substituted 2 TBSP Chia Seeds for Flax Seed.
by Pat Mitroff on September 29, 2011
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