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Vegan Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa (Salad OR Warm)
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 378 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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 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
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
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
% 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.