Crispy Kale and Quinoa Salad

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5.0

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    38 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    203 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Crispy Kale and Quinoa Salad

Crispy Kale and Quinoa Salad - healthy, tasty and loaded with nutrients! This is a healthy dish even your pickiest eaters will love.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 1/4 cup dried quinoa
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2-3 dashes cayenne pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium sauce pot and set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot add the quinoa and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly. Pour in the stock and stir in the garlic. Cover and reduce the heat. Simmer for 18-20 minutes. Once the stock has absorbed and the rings around each seed have separated, remove from heat and keep covered to steam.
  2. Meanwhile, tear the kale into small 1- to 2-inch pieces. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, garlic powder, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Toss and hand with your hands to coat well. Then spread the kale pieces out on two baking sheets in a single layer and bake for about 10 minutes until crisp.
  3. Once the quinoa is tender and fluffy, toss with a fork. Season lightly with salt and pepper if needed (remember the kale chips are salty). When ready to serve, toss in the crispy kale pieces. They soften over time, so do this at the last minute. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 261mg (11%) Potassium 318mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1725IU (35%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 261mg 11%
Potassium 318mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1725IU 35%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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