Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Grain Recipes Healthy Quinoa Recipes Quinoa with Peas & Lemon 5.0 (1) 1 Review Green peas add a pop of color to this bright whole-grain side dish. Plus, choosing frozen saves you time—no shelling required! Want to save even more time? Use a pouch of precooked quinoa. By Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN, is a nutritionist, journalist and author. In her 20-plus years of experience, she has written hundreds of health-focused articles about food, nutrition, fitness and wellness. Her work has appeared in EatingWell, Women's Health, Weight Watchers, Men's Health, Shape, Woman's Day, Prevention, Fitbit and other publications and websites. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 5, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free High Fiber Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, chopped 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas 2 cups cooked quinoa Zest of 1 lemon ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in peas and quinoa; cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, goat cheese, salt and pepper. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 148 Calories 5g Fat 21g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 148 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 3g Protein 6g 12% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 6mg 2% Vitamin A 1018IU 20% Sodium 369mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved