Greek Quinoa

Greek Quinoa

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Ideal for bringing to a barbecue as a side dish or preparing ahead of time for a week's worth of lunches. Simple to prepare in advance.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 4
Calories 486 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ⅓ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large serving bowl and let cool completely.
  • Drizzle olive oil over cooled quinoa and stir. Fold olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil through the quinoa.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Greek Quinoa
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