SaladsOctober 03, 2013
Calories
614
Sodium
25mg
1% DV
Fat
25g
38% DV
Protein
9g
18% DV
Carbs
101g
34% DV
Fiber
11g
44% DV
Quinoa and Arugula Salad Bowl
30
A perfect, quick and healthy lunch that can be customized to your tastes. Vegan and GF.
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1/3 cup red quinoa, rinsed
1/3 cup yellow quinoa, rinsed
1 cup water or vegetable broth
(if not using vegetable broth, add a bay leaf, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and a pinch of cumin to the water)
1-2 handfuls of baby arugula, rinsed and dried/spun (basically use as much as you want)
4-6 seedless grapes (preferably organic), halved
1/2 avocado, cubed
1 lemon, juiced
4 tbsp olive oil
pinch of salt (or to taste)
Optional: A spoonful of hemp hearts and a dash of flax for extra nutrients and fibre.
1/3 cup yellow quinoa, rinsed
1 cup water or vegetable broth
(if not using vegetable broth, add a bay leaf, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and a pinch of cumin to the water)
1-2 handfuls of baby arugula, rinsed and dried/spun (basically use as much as you want)
4-6 seedless grapes (preferably organic), halved
1/2 avocado, cubed
1 lemon, juiced
4 tbsp olive oil
pinch of salt (or to taste)
Optional: A spoonful of hemp hearts and a dash of flax for extra nutrients and fibre.
Cook the quinoa ahead of time by combining red and yellow quinoa in 1 cup of broth or water. Add suggested spices/flavours if you're just using water.
Steam for about 20 minutes over medium low heat in a...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
614
Sodium
25mg
1% DV
Fat
25g
38% DV
Protein
9g
18% DV
Carbs
101g
34% DV
Fiber
11g
44% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat4g20%
Polysaturated Fat4g27%
Monosaturated Fat16g103%
Cholesterol5mg1%
Sodium25mg1%
Potassium796mg22%
Protein9g18%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber11g44%
Sugar67g134%
Vitamin A357IU7%
Vitamin B61mg74%
Vitamin C45mg75%
Calcium86mg8%
Iron6mg35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
