A Great Plate

Quinoa is not a grain, but a seed. It is a complete protein source and contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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A Great Plate

Cooking Method: Grilling, Roasting, Sautéing Cuisine: International Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 can Chickpeas
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, diced red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, sliced Kalamata olives, finely chopped red onion, and fresh parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve the salad chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.