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quinoa nut salad with moroccan influence

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

Pair this side dish with simple grilled chicken or fish. For a vegetarian entrée option, use organic vegetable broth and add one (15 1/2-ounce) can of rinsed, drained chickpeas to ramp up the protein.

yield 6 Serving Size: 3/4 cup
prep time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For quinoa nut salad with moroccan influence

  • 1
    red bell pepper
  • 1 c
    uncooked quinoa
  • 1 c
    vegetable broth or fat-free, low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 c
    coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, light
  • 2 Tbsp
    coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tube
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    sea or kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground red pepper
  • 2 lg
    garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 12
    oil-cured olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 c
    chopped pistachios

How To Make quinoa nut salad with moroccan influence

  • 1
    Preheat broiler.
  • 2
    Cut red bell pepper in half lengthwise, discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 12 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand for 10 minutes. Peel and chop.
  • 3
    Place quinoa, broth, 1/2 cup water, and juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • 4
    Place cilantro and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine bell pepper, quinoa mixture, cilantro mixture, and olives in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with nuts.
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