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Orange Vinaigrette Quinoa Recipe

Orange Vinaigrette Quinoa Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups water
2/3 cup orange juice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups spinach leaves , packed
2 large orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size
1/3 cup red onion

Directions:

In a large saucepan combine quinoa and water. Cook over high heat until mixture boils. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed all liquid.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the orange juice, oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, orange zest and salt. Pour dressing over hot cooked rice and mix well. Cover and chill until cold.
Just before serving stir the spinach leaves, oranges and onion into the rice mixture.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1611.79 Kcal (6748 kJ)
Calories from fat	382.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.5g	65%
Sodium	1238.19mg	52%
Potassium	2828.64mg	60%
Total Carbs	271.41g	90%
Sugars	87.76g	351%
Dietary Fiber	27.61g	110%
Protein	43g	86%
Vitamin C	300.3mg	500%
Iron	14.5mg	80%
Calcium	431.4mg	43%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.47 Kcal (396 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.49g	65%
Sodium	72.57mg	52%
Potassium	165.79mg	60%
Total Carbs	15.91g	90%
Sugars	5.14g	351%
Dietary Fiber	1.62g	110%
Protein	2.52g	86%
Vitamin C	17.6mg	500%
Iron	0.8mg	80%
Calcium	25.3mg	43%

* 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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