Quinoa, Sunflower Seed & Tomato Salad
| March 18, 2015 |
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Quinoa is tasty, grain-free (it is actually a seed), versatile and very satisfying. It is the perfect weight loss ingredient. Quinoa is easy to cook, store and freeze, but even more importantly, it is gluten-free.
| Servings | Calories Per Serving | Effort |
| 4 | 392kcal | Moderate - High |
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 3 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 carrot grated
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 7 calamata olives stoned and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1 tsp herbal salt
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Instructions
- Bring the water to the boil in a deep-sided saucepan. Add the quinoa and bring to the boil once more. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes with the lid on.
- Switch off the heat, remove the lid and allow to stand for 10 – 15 minutes, allowing the quinoa to fluff up. Stir gently with a fork.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir with a fork. Season and allow to stand for 30 minutes to enable the flavors to infuse.
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa, Sunflower Seed & Tomato Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g
31%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 17mg
6%
Sodium 1094mg
46%
Potassium 563mg
16%
Total Carbohydrates 45g
15%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 3g
Protein 12g
24%
Vitamin A
56%
Vitamin C
21%
Calcium
13%
Iron
18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
