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Quinoa and Pistachio Salad with Moroccan Pesto Recipe

Quinoa and Pistachio Salad with Moroccan Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 red bell pepper
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
2 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
12 oil-cured olives, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Directions:

Preheat broiler.
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.
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.
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 bowl. Sprinkle with nuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	257.93 Kcal (1080 kJ)
Calories from fat	125.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.93g	21%
Sodium	172.6mg	7%
Potassium	387.25mg	8%
Total Carbs	24.48g	8%
Sugars	3.87g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.85g	11%
Protein	9.35g	19%
Vitamin C	36.2mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	11mg	61%
Calcium	59.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.53 Kcal (676 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.73g	21%
Sodium	108.09mg	7%
Potassium	242.52mg	8%
Total Carbs	15.33g	8%
Sugars	2.42g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	11%
Protein	5.85g	19%
Vitamin C	22.6mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	16%
Iron	6.9mg	61%
Calcium	37.2mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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