Gluten Free Herbs and Pecan Quinoa with Pomegranate Dressing Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Quinoa | 3 Cup (48 tbs), cooked and cooled | |
| Fresh herbs | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) (parsley, basil) | |
| Feta cheese | 4 Ounce, crumbled | |
| Pecan | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped | |
| Pomegranate seeds | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Extra-virgin olive oil | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Pomegranate concentrate | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 719 Calories from Fat 277
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31 g47.6%
Saturated Fat 6.5 g32.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 25.2 mg8.4%
Sodium 447.8 mg18.7%
Total Carbohydrates 88 g29.2%
Dietary Fiber 10.2 g40.9%
Sugars 4.1 g
Protein 23 g46.1%
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 9.6%
Calcium 20.8% Iron 35%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, herbs, pecans, and feta cheese and pomegranate seeds. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, pomegranate concentrate, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and mix.
SERVING
4. Serve Herbs and Pecan Quinoa with Pomegranate along with grilled chicken and enjoy!
Editors Review
Quinoa is as good as rice when cooked the similar way and with vegetables and seasonings. Here is a recipe to make Gluten Free Quinoa with Fresh Herbs and serve it with Pecans & Pomegranate Dressing. Good healthy meal!Chef
