Lemon Quinoa with Artichokes, Roasted Peppers & Basil
User Reviews
4.5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
187 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Lemon Quinoa with Artichokes, Roasted Peppers & Basil
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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
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup artichoke hearts quartered
- 1 roasted red pepper 2 halves, cut into strips (see How to Roast a Bell Pepper)
- 6 basil thinly sliced, leaves
The Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon agave nectar or honey
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ground
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
(4%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4 reviews
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