good for vegetarians
Moroccan Lemon Dressing
Whisk 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp plain yogurt, 1 1/2 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp each: cumin, cinnamon and ground ginger into a bowl.
Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil till smooth and emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste.
1. Toast quinoa in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often until in becomes aromatic and begins to crackle (about 5 min). Transfer to a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly.
2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until golden (about 1 min).
3. Add apricots and the quinoa: continue cooking, stirring often until the quinoa has dried out and turned light golden (3-4 min).
4. Add water and salt, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med-low and simmer uncovered, until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed (15-18 min).
5. Meanwhile, make Moroccan- spiced dressing.
6. Transfer quinoa to a medium bowl and toss with 1/3 cup of dressing. Let cool for about 10 min.
7. Just before serving, add tomatoes and onion to the quinoa, toss to coat.
8. Toss spinach with the remaining 1/3 cup dressing in a large bowl. Divide the spinach among 4 equal parts.
9. Mound the quinoa salad on the spinach and sprinkle with almonds.
It's good to make extra dressing to add if anyone wants it.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (283g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 328 | ||
Calories from Fat: 66 (20%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 7.3g | 10 % | |
Saturated Fat 0.7g | 4 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 3.2g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 2.7g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 60.7mg | 2 % | |
Potassium 990.6mg | 26 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 56.6g | 17 % | |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 32 % | |
Sugars, other 48.5g | ||
Protein 12.2g | 17 % | |
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Calories per serving: 328
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