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Quinoa with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Apples and Scallions
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Quinoa with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Apples and Scallions

Quinoa is tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, apples and scallions in a garlicky lemon vinaigrette to create this simple, protein-packed dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa prepared according to package instructions, uncooked
  • 1 apple (diced)
  • 12 pieces sun-dried tomatoes (minced)
  • ½ cup scallions (minced)
  • ¼ cup parsley (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice juice of
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, toss together cooked quinoa with diced apples, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over the quinoa mixture and toss well to combine.
  3. Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 40.8g (14%) Protein 8.1g (16%) Fat 9.6g (15%) Saturated Fat 0.9g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g (51%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 714mg (30%) Fiber 5.3g (21%) Sugar 6.7g (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 40.8g 14%
Protein 8.1g 16%
Fat 9.6g 15%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g 51%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 714mg 30%
Fiber 5.3g 21%
Sugar 6.7g 13%

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