Red quinoa salad

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Name: Halime's Quinoa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 2 lemons; 1 c. dry red quinoa; 1 1/4 c. water; 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbs. chopped parlsey; 2 Tbs. chopped mint; 3/4 tsp. Salt; 1 diced red bell pepper; 1 can rinsed and drained chickpeas; 1 1/2 c. chopped scallions; 1/2 c. sunflower seeds; 1/2 c. dried currants; 3/8 tsp. Black pepper

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INGREDIENTS

2 lemons
1 c. dry red quinoa
1 1/4 c. water
3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbs. chopped parlsey
2 Tbs. chopped mint
3/4 tsp. Salt
1 diced red bell pepper
1 can rinsed and drained chickpeas
1 1/2 c. chopped scallions
1/2 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. dried currants
3/8 tsp. Black pepper

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Zest one lemon to produce 1 1/2 tsp. zest, then juice both lemons

2. In a saucepan, combine 3 Tbs. lemon juice, dry quinoa, water, 1 Tbs. olive oil, parsley, mint, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until quinoa turns transparent and liquid is absorbed. Cool and place in large bowl.

3. Add red pepper, chickpeas, scallions, sunflower seeds and currants. Toss.

4. In a small bowl, combine remaining 3 Tbs. lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining 2 Tbs. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 3/8 tsp pepper. Whisk until well blended. Pour over quinoa mixture and toss.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (59g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 18
Calories from Fat: 2 (11%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 0.2g	0 %
	Saturated Fat 0g	0 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 0g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 1.4mg		0 %
Potassium 87.7mg		2 %
Total Carbohydrate 5.8g		2 %
	Dietary Fiber 1.8g	7 %
	Sugars, other 4g
Protein 0.7g		1 %
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Calories per serving: 18

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