Vegan Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa (Salad OR Warm)

Name: Vegan Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa (Salad OR Warm)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of uncooked quinoa; 6 cups of vegetable broth; 1 ½ cups of thinly sliced Kale leaves, packed; ⅛ cup of extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 (15-ounce) can of white beans; 2 roma tomatoes; ½ cup of kalamata olives; 2-3 Tablespoons of fresh lemon juice; Sea salt and black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
378 kcal
Course
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Vegan Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa (Salad OR Warm)

Monica Austin

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Enjoy this pantry-friendly Greek/Mediterranean quinoa salad recipe warm or chilled. It's packed with protein, fiber, and lots of vegetables, including kale, white beans, tomatoes, and olives in a lemon-garlic quinoa dressing! Grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan quinoa salad!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ cups of uncooked quinoa
6 cups of vegetable broth
1 ½ cups of thinly sliced Kale leaves, packed
⅛ cup of extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic pressed
1 (15-ounce) can of white beans
2 roma tomatoes diced
½ cup of kalamata olives sliced
2-3 Tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a small stockpot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa and boil for 14 minutes, adding sliced kale during the last 5 minutes. Drain well in a fine-mesh strainer and transfer to a large bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add garlic and cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute. Pour this over the warm quinoa and mix well.
Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Serve hot.

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Notes

Pour the dressing over warm quinoa: Even if you plan to make this as a chilled Mediterranean quinoa salad, pouring half the lemon vinaigrette over the quinoa while it's warm will help it soak up the flavors better.
Wait for the quinoa to cool before making a salad: Otherwise, when you mix in the fresh ingredients, they may wilt and lose their crisp textures.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 378kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 1516mg (63%) Potassium 638mg (18%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2397IU (48%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	378kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	52g	17%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Sodium	1516mg	63%
Potassium	638mg	14%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	2397IU	48%
Vitamin C	26mg	29%
Calcium	97mg	10%
Iron	4mg	22%