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- Links to detailed health benefits of quinoa : Health benefits of Quinoa – Medical News Today and Quinoa at a glance – The Whole Grain Council
- Quinoa in the Rice Cooker
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken stock – vegetable stock or water can be used.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- pinch of salt
- Drizzle olive oil around bowl and bottom of rice cooker
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 657g | |
| Calories 778 | |
| Calories from Fat 216 | 28% |
| Total Fat 24.29g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 3.21g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 911mg | 38% |
| Potassium 1336mg | 38% |
| Total Carbs 110.96g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.8g | 46% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 28.74g | 46% |
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