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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 to 10 ounces) OR 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 to 3 green onions chopped, whites and greens separated
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (I recommend Frank's hot sauce)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: blue cheese crumbles or shredded cheddar cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 275g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 353 | |
| Calories from Fat 147 | 42% |
| Total Fat 16.56g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 2.26g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium 1108mg | 46% |
| Potassium 571mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 40.7g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 22% |
| Sugars 6.65g | 4% |
| Protein 10.47g | 17% |
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