A balanced salad with quinoa and vegetables that provides plant protein and fiber.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
YOU’LL NEED
1/2 cup quinoa
1 tomato
1/2 cucumber
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp parsley
HOW TO PREPARE
Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
Chop the tomato and cucumber.
Combine vegetables with cooked quinoa.
Add parsley.
Drizzle olive oil and mix gently.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve chilled as a light lunch.
NUTRITION VALUE
Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 9 g
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 5 g
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
Quinoa provides plant protein and complex carbohydrates for balanced meals.
STORAGE
Refrigerate up to one day.
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