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Roast Capsicum (Bell Peppers) and Quinoa Salad Recipe

Roast Capsicum (Bell Peppers) and Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Roast Capsicum (Bell Peppers) and Quinoa Salad

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 red capsicums
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3 tbsp basil leaves, shredded
1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh mixed herbs ( eg parsley , oregano , thyme , mint)
1/2 lemon

Directions:

Char grill whole capsicums by holding them over a gas flame until charred all over or by placng them on a hot grill pan. When cooled a little, peel and discard the skins. Thinly slice the flesh into strips.
Rinse the quinoa grains, as you would rice.
Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the saucepan and cook for 10 minutes or until the quinoa is tender, drain.
Combine the cooked quinoa, red onion and shredded basil in a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced white onion and cook until softened. Add the roasted capsicum strips and season with salt and pepper.
Spread the mixed herbs over a serving plate.Squeeze over the lemon juice. Top with the quinoa , onion and capsicum strips. Serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	123.29 Kcal (516 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.79g	7%
Sodium	2.98mg	0%
Potassium	180.99mg	4%
Total Carbs	16.79g	6%
Sugars	1.32g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.29g	9%
Protein	3.38g	7%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	22.9mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.12 Kcal (428 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.97g	7%
Sodium	2.47mg	0%
Potassium	149.9mg	4%
Total Carbs	13.9g	6%
Sugars	1.09g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.9g	9%
Protein	2.8g	7%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	10%
Iron	1mg	7%
Calcium	19mg	2%

* 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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