Red Quinoa and Tuscan Kale

Red Quinoa and Tuscan Kale

Recipe by Selayma from allrecipes.com

Side Dish 35 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup red quinoa
  • 3 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 bunch kale, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ½ sweet onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • sea salt to taste
  • fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add quinoa and red bell pepper. Return water to a boil, place cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes; add kale and continue cooking until quinoa is tender, about 5 minutes more.
  • Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; transfer to a large bowl. Stir feta cheese, almonds, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil with the onion mixture; add quinoa mixture and stir. Season mixture with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 316
  • Carbohydrate: 35g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Sugar: 4g

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