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Quinoa and Pistachio Salad With Moroccan Pesto Recipe

Quinoa and Pistachio Salad With Moroccan Pesto Recipe

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Quinoa and Pistachio Salad With Moroccan Pesto

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Ingredients:

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1 red bell pepper
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
12 oil-cured olives, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Directions:

Preheat broiler.
Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 12 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand for 10 minutes. Peel and chop.
Place quinoa, brothy, 1/2 cup water, and juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or unitl liquid is absorbed.
Place cilantro and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor (mine fit into my mini processor); process until smooth. Combine bell pepper, quinoa mixture, cilantro mixture, and olives in a large bowl. Sprinle with nuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	370.22 Kcal (1550 kJ)
Calories from fat	193.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.51g	33%
Sodium	207.55mg	9%
Potassium	454.94mg	10%
Total Carbs	36.76g	12%
Sugars	4.61g	18%
Dietary Fiber	4.3g	17%
Protein	8.62g	17%
Vitamin C	53.5mg	89%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	15.4mg	85%
Calcium	57.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.17 Kcal (650 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.02g	33%
Sodium	86.99mg	9%
Potassium	190.68mg	10%
Total Carbs	15.41g	12%
Sugars	1.93g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.8g	17%
Protein	3.61g	17%
Vitamin C	22.4mg	89%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	25%
Iron	6.4mg	85%
Calcium	24mg	6%

* 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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