Vegan Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa (Salad OR Warm)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
378 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Vegan Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa (Salad OR Warm)
Description
The recipe starts by cooking quinoa in vegetable broth, adding kale towards the end to soften it slightly while retaining some texture. A garlic-infused olive oil dressing is prepared by gently cooking pressed garlic in olive oil, which is then mixed into the warm quinoa to absorb the flavors evenly.
Additional ingredients including white beans, fresh diced Roma tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, and fresh lemon juice are stirred in to provide freshness, acidity, and savory depth that balance the earthy quinoa and kale. The dish can be enjoyed warm immediately or chilled later as a salad.
When made as a salad, it is recommended to pour some dressing on the warm quinoa first so it soaks in, then allow the mixture to cool before combining with fresh ingredients to preserve their texture and brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quinoa uncooked
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups kale thinly sliced, packed
- ⅛ cup olive oil extra virgin
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 White beans 15-ounce can
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- ½ cup kalamata olives sliced
- 2-3 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- salt to taste, sea salt
- black pepper to taste, sea salt
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.
Notes
- Adding lemon garlic dressing to warm quinoa helps it absorb the flavors better before chilling.
- Allow the quinoa to cool before mixing in fresh ingredients to keep them crisp and prevent wilting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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