August 14th, 2022
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Candied Orange Quinoa
Valentina P
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- Time 15"
Candied Orange Quinoa! Fluffy quinoa combined with candied orange peels, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs in a simple honey vinaigrette. Delicious and easy.
How To MakeDiet Type: Classic
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- 2 cups cooked quinoa (Note 1)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 33333333/100000000 cup candied orange peel, chopped (Note 2)
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons shallot, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Step 2: Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Pour in the vinaigrette and toss to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy this quinoa salad warm or chilled. It's a perfect accompaniment to Honey Dijon Chicken Thighs and/or Roasted Root Vegetables with Honey Dijon.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: For reference, 1 cup of dry quinoa makes about 2.5 cups of cooked quinoa. Note 2: You can buy pre-made candied orange peels or make your own at home. Here is a homemade candied orange peel recipe from Downshiftology.
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Candied Orange Quinoa
PT15M 2 cups cooked quinoa (Note 1) 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 33333333/100000000 cup candied orange peel, chopped (Note 2) 1/4 cup almonds, chopped 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 3 tablespoons shallot, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt black pepper, to taste Gluten Free Vegan 4 Servings
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