Greek Quinoa Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 cups

Greek Quinoa Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup quinoa

rinsed

½ cup olive oil

⅓ cup sliced Kalamata olives

⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

⅓ cup halved cherry tomatoes

2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large serving bowl and let cool completely.

Step 2

Drizzle olive oil over cooled quinoa and stir. Fold olives feta cheese tomatoes and basil through the quinoa.

Nutritional Information

Greek Quinoa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 485.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.3g 19%

Carbohydrates: 29.9g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 37.1g 57%

Saturated Fat: 7.5g 38%

Cholesterol: 18.7mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 264.7IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 3.1mg 5%

Folate: 88.1mcg 22%

Calcium: 134.4mg 13%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 91.4mg 33%

Potassium: 291mg 8%

Sodium: 425.4mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 333.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.