Japanese Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1 (1 g) packet stevia (or 2 tsp sugar)
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp wasabi paste (optional)
1 1/4 cups water
1 tsp ground ginger
2/3 cup quinoa ( any colour)
3/4 cup shelled edamame, thawed if frozen ( green soybeans)
1/2 cucumber, peeled and cubed
6 sheets toasted nori , cut into shreds
3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, tamari, stevia (or sugar), sesame oil and wasabi paste (if using). Set aside.
In a saucepan, bring water and ground ginger to a boil.
Place the quinoa in a mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly, then add to the pot.
Reduce the heat, cover and cook 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat, add the edamame on top (don’t stir), re-cover and let stand 10 minutes.
Pour into a bowl and add the cucumber cubes and dressing, tossing well.
Just before serving, sprinkle with nori pieces and sesame seeds and stir through.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	57.57 Kcal (241 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.63g	4%
Sodium	103.79mg	4%
Potassium	98.73mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.5g	2%
Sugars	0.26g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.33g	5%
Protein	2.42g	5%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	40mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	116.59 Kcal (488 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.33g	4%
Sodium	210.2mg	4%
Potassium	199.94mg	2%
Total Carbs	13.16g	2%
Sugars	0.52g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2.69g	5%
Protein	4.91g	5%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	1%
Iron	2mg	6%
Calcium	81mg	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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