Side DishesApril 11, 2013
Calories
285
Sodium
184mg
7% DV
Fat
10g
16% DV
Protein
9g
19% DV
Carbs
35g
12% DV
Fiber
4g
18% DV
Bacon Quinoa
82
Quinoa is an awesome grain packed full of nutritious goodness. For this, I was looking for a side dish to my Mango Shrimp. Hubby is always asking "Can you add bacon to that?" so I did. He devoured it!
4
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
4 slices bacon cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small shallot, sliced
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 tsp sage
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
4 slices bacon cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small shallot, sliced
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 tsp sage
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add the almonds and half the garlic. Stir and toast the almonds until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
Add the bacon and the other half of...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
285
Sodium
184mg
7% DV
Fat
10g
16% DV
Protein
9g
19% DV
Carbs
35g
12% DV
Fiber
4g
18% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat4g22%
Polysaturated Fat2g14%
Monosaturated Fat3g23%
Cholesterol8mg2%
Sodium184mg7%
Potassium406mg11%
Protein9g19%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber4g18%
Sugar3g6%
Vitamin A19IU0%
Vitamin B60.38mg19%
Vitamin C2mg4%
Calcium36mg3%
Iron2mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.