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Moroccan Quinoa Salad

Dinner
This Moroccan-style Quinoa Salad is packed with flavour and rich in carbohydrates.
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Calories441kcal
Carbs42g
Protein16.5g
Fats21.3g
For Intensive Exercise
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Performance 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
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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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