Best Quinoa Salad With Peaches And Pickled Onions Recipes

QUINOA & FETA SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

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Quinoa is a fine, protein-packed grain that helps to keep you satisfied until your next meal, making this veggie salad a great lunchbox filler

Provided by Sarah Cook

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

200g quinoa
3 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion , peeled but left whole, then cut into 1cm thick round slices
2 peppers , red, yellow or mixture, deseeded and cut into chunky long wedges
200g baby courgette , halved lengthways
3 garlic cloves , unpeeled
zest and juice 1 lemon
pinch of sugar
small pack flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
200g pack feta cheese

Steps:

Cook the quinoa following pack instructions, then drain really well and set aside.
Meanwhile heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the onion and peppers with 1 tbsp of the oil and seasoning on a roasting tray, then roast for 15 mins.
Toss the courgettes and garlic with the rest of the veg and roast for another 15 mins.
Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash with some seasoning. Stir in the remaining oil, lemon juice and zest and season with sugar to taste. Drizzle over the quinoa and toss together with the roasted vegetables and parsley. Crumble over the feta, toss gently again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 21.4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35.3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11.2 grams sugar, Fiber 2.6 grams fiber, Protein 17.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

QUINOA WITH PEAS AND ONION

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Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the frozen. —Lori Panarella, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the cooked quinoa, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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