Warm Quinoa & Broccoli Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing Recipe

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Warm Quinoa & Broccoli Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa
  • 3 1/4 cups plus 3 tbsp water
  • 1 (10 oz) bag broccoli florets
  • 2/3 cup chopped carrot (about 1 large)
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil

Directions:

  1. In sieve, rinse quinoa with cold running water. In 3-quart saucepan, combine quinoa, 3 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Transfer quinoa to large bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, place broccoli and 1/4 cup water in microwave-safe medium bowl; cover and cook in microwave oven on High 4 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain; add to quinoa in bowl.
  3. In blender, combine carrot, ginger, vegetable oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, remaining 3 tablespoons water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; blend until pureed. Add to quinoa and broccoli and toss to combine. Serve salad warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 239.59 Kcal (1003 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.88g 17%
Sodium 128.32mg 5%
Potassium 316.64mg 7%
Total Carbs 29.67g 10%
Sugars 0.91g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.63g 15%
Protein 6.51g 13%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 40.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.12 Kcal (482 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.23g 17%
Sodium 61.66mg 5%
Potassium 152.14mg 7%
Total Carbs 14.26g 10%
Sugars 0.44g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 15%
Protein 3.13g 13%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 12%
Calcium 19.5mg 4%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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