Quinoa Splendor
Quinoa is considered a complete protein as it contains all nine essential amino acids.
This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Bell pepper
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add red onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.