Healthified Confetti Quinoa Salad
Healthified Confetti Quinoa Salad
Provided by: live better america
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100% less sat fat • 28% less sodium than the original recipeĀ see the comparison. Serve this hearty salad as a side or a light meatless main dish. The quinoa and chickpeas provide as much protein per serving as an ounce of meat. Another bonus: This dish is gluten free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup quinoa, well rinsed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped green, yellow, and/or orange sweet pepper
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine broth and quinoa. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sweet pepper, tomatoes, chickpeas, green onions, parsley, and mint. Add the cooked quinoa; mix well. Add lemon juice; toss well to mix. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before serving.
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