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Greek Quinoa Recipe

A healthy and delicious Greek-inspired quinoa recipe.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
  6. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Greek, Healthy, Quinoa
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