Moroccan-Style Quinoa Salad Recipe


Submitted by aerogold1

Makes 8 servings


Quinoa Salad, Moroccan spices

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
12 half dried apricots
6 dates
1/2 yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup scallion
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp garlic
1/3 cup apple juice
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp coriander seed
2 tsp yellow mustard seed
2 tsp ground sage
Directions
  1. Bring quinoa, stock & water to boil in medium pan on high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.

  2. Remove from heat & let sit covered, 5 minutes.

  3. Put quinoa in a large bowl with chopped apricots & dates, yellow pepper (cut into strips), pine nuts (toasted), scallion.

  4. Heat oil in medium skillet on medium. Add in garlic, saute one minute.

  5. Remove from heat and add in vinegar, juice, cumin, cinnamon, mustard seeds, coriander seeds and sage.

  6. Toss quinoa mixture with oil, spice and garlic mixture.

  7. Serve at room temperature.

Categories

Beans, Salads, Moroccan, Simmer

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 172.0g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
284
Calories from Fat
118
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
13.1g
20%
Saturated Fat
1.4g
7%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
126mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates
36.2g
12%
Dietary Fiber
4.4g
18%
Sugars
8.4g
Protein
7.1g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 38%
Calcium 6% Iron 29%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B
  Good points
  • No cholesterol
  • Low in sodium
  • High in manganese
  • High in vitamin C
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