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Millet & Quinoa Mediterranean Salad Recipe

Millet & Quinoa Mediterranean Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup millet
1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa (red, white, or black )
3/4 cup water
1 english cucumber, diced
1 tomato, ripe , seeds squeezed out, diced
1 sweet pepper, seeded, diced
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1 garlic clove, pressed
200 g feta cheese, diced
1 (10 oz) can large white beans, drained
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (more , to taste)
2 tsp dried dill ( sub basil or oregano, if preferred)
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 lemon , juice of (zest as well, if preferred)
1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
fresh ground pepper , to taste

Directions:

Bring millet and 1 cup water to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for five minutes; turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
Bring quinoa and 3/4 cup water to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 12-14 minutes; fluff.
Combine all ingredients and toss; chill. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	279.58 Kcal (1171 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.71g	23%
Cholesterol	29.67mg	10%
Sodium	377.75mg	16%
Potassium	281.01mg	6%
Total Carbs	27.37g	9%
Sugars	3.43g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.91g	16%
Protein	9.96g	20%
Vitamin C	33.5mg	56%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	196.2mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.73 Kcal (598 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.51g	23%
Cholesterol	15.15mg	10%
Sodium	192.85mg	16%
Potassium	143.46mg	6%
Total Carbs	13.97g	9%
Sugars	1.75g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2g	16%
Protein	5.09g	20%
Vitamin C	17.1mg	56%
Iron	1.1mg	12%
Calcium	100.2mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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