Directions:
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to boiling. In a small bowl, combine cold water and ice cubes to make an ice bath. Add the basil to the boiling water; stir once and drain immediately. Place basil in the ice bath to cool quickly. Gently squeeze out any excess water.
- Place basil in a food processor. Add Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Cover and process until nearly smooth.
- In a medium bowl, stir together cooked quinoa, bell pepper, and green onions. Add basil mixture; stir to coat. Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
- *Note: Look for quinoa at a health food store or in the grains section of a large supermarket. To make 2 cups cooked quinoa, in a fine strainer rinse 2/3 cup quinoa under cold running water; drain. In a small saucepan, combine 1 1/3 cups water, the quinoa, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Let stand to cool slightly. Drain off any remaining liquid.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 110.7 Kcal (463 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 45.65 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.07g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 1.1mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 24.45mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 134.36mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.78g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 1.71g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.96g | 8% | |
| Protein | 3.51g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.6mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.8mg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 35.7mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 115.88 Kcal (485 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 47.79 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.31g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 1.15mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 25.6mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 140.66mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 13.38g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 1.79g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.05g | 8% | |
| Protein | 3.67g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.6mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.3mg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 37.4mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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