Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 225.9
  • Total Fat: 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 534.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 6.7 g

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Introduction

Serve cold, warm or room temperature Serve cold, warm or room temperature
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 cup Vegetable Broth
    1 cup Quinoa, dry
    0.5 cup Trader Joe's Fire Roasted Red Peppers, diced
    1 Lemon, zested and juiced
    1/4 cup dried cranberries
    2 T minced Red Onion
    2 T fresh Basil, chopped

Directions

Bring broth and quinoa to boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absored, 15-20 minutes.
Stir quinoa, lemon zest and juice together in a bowl. Add red peppers, cranberries, onion and basil. Toss to combine. Enjoy

Serving Size: 4 equal servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BETTSILEDESMA.