Lemon Quinoa with Artichokes, Roasted Peppers & Basil

Name: Lemon Quinoa with Artichokes, Roasted Peppers & Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts; 1 roasted red pepper; 6 basil leaves; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon agave nectar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Calories
187 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Lemon Quinoa with Artichokes, Roasted Peppers & Basil

Lauren Clark

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Mix up the flavors of spring in this healthy quinoa salad, packed with artichokes, roasted peppers and basil.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
1 roasted red pepper 2 halves, cut into strips (see How to Roast a Bell Pepper)
6 basil leaves thinly sliced

The Dressing:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon agave nectar or honey
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until all of the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large baking sheet and spread it out evenly. Let the quinoa cool to room temperature.
To the quinoa, add the artichoke hearts, roasted peppers and basil.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine. Serve or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

The Dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, agave nectar, salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5Cup Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 265mg (11%) Potassium 169mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 385IU (8%) Vitamin C 11.3mg (13%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	0.5Cup
Calories	187kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	21g	7%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	265mg	11%
Potassium	169mg	4%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	385IU	8%
Vitamin C	11.3mg	13%
Calcium	25mg	3%
Iron	1.6mg	9%