Quinoa Basil Salad
Quinoa is a tasty, nutritious and versatile grain available in a wide array of colors, the most common being red, white and black.
Add this quinoa recipe to your favorite protein-rich food or enjoy it by itself for a delicious and healthy meal.
From the Registered Dietitians and Chefs of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Recipe Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound red quinoa
- 1/2 cup whole pine nuts
- 2 quarts water
- 4 cups ice
- 1/2 cup mixed frozen vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans)
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 cup fresh, sweet basil, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a saucepan, bring 1 quart water to a boil, add quinoa and cook 20 minutes. When finished, fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Bring the remaining 1 quart of water to a boil. When it has reached a boil, turn down the flame to a simmer. Pour mixed vegetables into simmering water and cook for 2 minutes. Take vegetables out of the pot using a strainer and place the vegetables into an ice bath (1 quart water, 4 cups ice) for 5 minutes or until cool and the color is vibrant.
- Roast pine nuts in an unoiled skillet on medium heat for 3 minutes or until lightly toasted. When pine nuts have finished roasting, combine all ingredients and set aside to cool.
- One dish has cooled, chill in refrigerator for 1 hour. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 324 |
Total Fat 12.3g (34% of calories from fat) |
Saturated Fat 1.8g (5% of calories from saturated fat) |
Cholesterol 0mg |
Sodium 334mg |
Total Carbs 42.5g |
Dietary Fiber 6.6g |
Protein 10.8g |