Lemon-Garlic Quinoa made with uncooked quinoa, vegetable broth, thinly sliced kale leaves, packed, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh lemon juice, (15-ounce) can of white beans, roma tomatoes, kalamata olives, sea salt, black pepper

Lemon-Garlic Quinoa

Enjoy this vibrant Greek/Mediterranean quinoa dish warm or chilled. It's packed with protein, fiber, and an abundance of vegetables including kale, white beans, tomatoes, and olives, all brought together with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. This grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan recipe is a healthy and satisfying meal or side.

6 servings
Updated

Price per Serving

AUD: A$ 3.31
EUR: € 2.65
GBP: £ 2.06
USD: $ 2.74
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring vegetable broth (6 cups) to a boil in a small stockpot. Add uncooked quinoa (1.5 cups) and boil for 14 minutes. Add thinly sliced kale leaves (1.5 cups) during the last 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain well in a fine-mesh strainer and transfer to a large bowl. Fluff with a fork.

  3. 3

    In a small saucepan, heat extra virgin olive oil (0.125 cup) over medium heat. Add garlic (3 cloves) and cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Pour the cooked garlic in olive oil over the warm cooked quinoa and kale and mix well.

  5. 5

    Add white beans (1 can), tomatoes (2 roma), kalamata olives (0.5 cup), and [2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice] to the bowl.

  6. 6

    Season with [sea salt] and [black pepper] to taste, then toss to combine and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

378
kcal
14
Protein (g)
52
Carbs (g)
14
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Fiber 8 g
Sugars 3 g

Micronutrients

iron
4mg
133% DV
sodium
1516mg
395% DV
calcium
97mg
45% DV
potassium
638mg
81% DV
vitamin a
719mcg
479% DV
vitamin c
26mg
173% DV
vitamin k
137mcg
684% DV

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