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Vegan Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa (Salad OR Warm)
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Vegan Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa (Salad OR Warm)

This Vegan Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa can be served warm or as a salad, combining cooked quinoa and kale with a lemony garlic olive oil dressing. White beans, diced tomatoes, and kalamata olives add texture and savory notes, resulting in a bright, herbaceous dish suitable as a light meal or side.

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

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378

% 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.