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MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD - SKINNYTASTE



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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is protein packed with fresh and tasty Mediterranean flavors. Made with cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon and Feta cheese.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Lunch    Salad    Side Dish

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1/4 cup red onion (diced)
1/2 - 3/4 lemon (squeezed)
1/4 cup about 10 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cups cucumber (peeled and diced (from 1 English))
1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
1/3 cup crumbled feta
salt and fresh pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa for about 2 minutes, using your hands to make sure all the saponins are removed.
  • Fill a medium pot with water, add quinoa and salt to taste and bring to a boil. When the water boils, reduce heat to low and cover; simmer covered 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and keep covered an additional 5 minutes without lifting the lid; then fluff with a fork and set aside in a large mixing bowl to cool.
  • While the quinoa cools, dice all the vegetables.
  • Add the red onion, olives, cucumber, tomatoes to the cooled quinoa, and squeeze 1/2 lemon over it.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the quinoa, then add feta, salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
  • Taste for salt and adjust as needed, add more lemon juice if needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 generous cup, Calories 145.5 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 15.5 g, ProteinContent 4.5 g, FatContent 8 g, CholesterolContent 7.5 mg, SodiumContent 137 mg, FiberContent 2.5 g

BLACK BEAN & CORN QUINOA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Black Bean & Corn Quinoa Recipe: How to Make It image

Some vegan quinoa recipes are boring, but this one definitely isn't. My daughter’s college asked parents for the best quinoa recipes to use in the dining halls. This healthy quinoa recipe fits the bill. —Lindsay McSweeney, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper, celery and seasonings; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Stir in stock and corn; bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Add beans and 1/3 cup cilantro; heat through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, FatContent 10g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 0 cholesterol, SodiumContent 668mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 60g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 10g fiber), ProteinContent 13g protein.

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