Winter Quinoa & White Bean Salad
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Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp Nourish Broth Mix or Vegetable Broth Mix
- 2 cans (14 oz/398 ml each) white beans, such as butter, cannellini, or navy
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1⁄4 cup each: dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds
- 1⁄4 cup prepared Greek Dressing, or dressing of your choice
- 2 tbsp Greek Dressing Mix
- 3⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Preparation
- In Multipurpose Steamer, combine quinoa and water. Stir in broth mix. Cover; microwave on high for about 12 min, or until tender.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse beans. Roughly chop broccoli. Dice celery.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, broccoli, celery, carrots, beans, and cranberries. Pour dressing on top and gently toss to combine. Top with pumpkin seeds. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm or refrigerate to chill.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving(about 3 cups): Calories 510, Fat 18 g (Saturated 2.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 70 g (Fiber 15 g, Sugars 12 g), Protein 21 g.
Tips
Prep the quinoa ahead of time and store in the fridge.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
This is a perfectly balanced plate.