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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
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (prepared according to package instructions)
- 1 apple (diced)
- 12 pieces sun-dried tomatoes (minced)
- ½ cup scallions (minced)
- ¼ cup parsley (minced)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 juice of lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss together cooked quinoa with diced apples, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions and parsley.
- 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.
- Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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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
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
714mg
(30%)
Fiber
5.3g
(21%)
Sugar
6.7g
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.