Photo: Anna Pelzer
Moroccan Quinoa Salad
16 ingredients
30 min + 30 min
6 servings
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"While searching for something to whip together for dinner, and as a way to use up a bunch of fresh herbs I had on hand, I came up with this recipe and was extremely pleased with the results! I've made it several times since and my family loves it! Very light and flavorful! Enjoy as is or serve along with grilled chicken."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
671
Calories
43g
Protein
22g
Fat
80g
Carbs
Counts 13 of 16 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa | 1 cup cooked (185g) | 222 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 shallots, diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups red quinoa
- 1 1/4 cups raisins
- 2 cups hot water
- lemon, juiced
- 1 (29 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
Directions
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