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Freekeh, Zucchini, and Pistachio Salad
A simple salad made with freekeh, fresh zucchini, and pistachios.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 221 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked freekeh
- 2 ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 small zucchini quartered lengthwise and sliced
- ¼ cup chopped roasted pistachios
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the freekeh and broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until tender. Drain off any excess liquid if necessary.
- Transfer the freekeh to a large bowl and toss it with the zucchini, pistachios, and parsley. Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with lemon wedges, if using.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
593mg
(25%)
Potassium
222mg
(6%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
611IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 593mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 611IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.