Moroccan Quinoa Salad
DinnerThis Moroccan-style Quinoa Salad is packed with flavour and rich in carbohydrates.
Calories441kcal
Carbs42g
Protein16.5g
Fats21.3g
For Intensive ExercisePerformance Benefits
This meal is a good lunch box option that can serve as a carb-loading meal before an intense workout.
Health Benefits
Quinoa is an ancient seed that is naturally gluten-free, rich in protein compared to other seeds and grains and has a low glycaemic index.
Expert Tips
This salad works well as a side on the main meal as an alternative to pasta or rice.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Pot
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 clove Garlic (finely chopped)
- 180 g Quinoa
- 250 ml Water
- 240 g Chickpeas (cooked)
- 10 Cherry tomatoes (cut into quarters)
- 1 handful Coriander (roughly chopped)
- 5 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 5 tbsp Sunflower seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin (seeds)
- ½ tbsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- In a pot, fry onions and garlic using coconut oil on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add quinoa and mix on a low heat for 1 minute.
- Add water and turmeric, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
- On a low heat, toast sunflower, sesame and cumin seeds for 6 minutes, tossing regularly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together and serve or refrigerate.
Notes
1 portion of "Moroccan Quinoa Salad" is equivalent to 268g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 16.5gFat: 21.3gSaturated Fat: 5.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.7gSodium: 365mgPotassium: 769mgFiber: 9.4gSugar: 6.2gVitamin A: 29.7ugVitamin C: 11.3mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 7.5mg
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