Mabel's Superfood Quinoa

Superfood greens & walnuts combine with fresh carrots in a bright vegan quinoa salad.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 326 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa uncooked, rinsed
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 small zucchini
1/2 cup mushrooms shiitake
1 small carrot chopped
1 cup kale massaged and chopped
1/4 cup walnut halves chopped if desired
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and quinoa to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water. This should take roughly 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let the quinoa rest. Set aside.
Sauté the minced garlic, broccoli, zucchini, carrot and mushrooms in olive oil over medium heat until al dente.
Remove from heat. Next, add both kale and sesame oil. Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes and balsamic vinegar.
Combine your superfood vegetable mixture with the cooked quinoa. Finish with a sprinkle of walnuts. Enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 625mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4045IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Healthy, Potluck, Vegan