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Lemon Quinoa with Artichokes, Roasted Peppers & Basil

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large baking sheet and spread it out evenly. Let the quinoa cool to room temperature.
  3. To the quinoa, add the artichoke hearts, roasted peppers and basil.
  4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine. Serve or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
The Dressing:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, agave nectar, salt and pepper.

Notes

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.