GREEK QUINOA

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Great to bring as a side dish to a BBQ or as lunch for the week. Easy to make in advance.

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 485.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 425.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

LaTainya Robinson
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover quinoa.


Laurice Habli
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Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Abdulla Molla
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Will definitely make again.


Jodie Brown
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Loved the feta sauce!


shah brothers
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Easy and delicious!


M.D. HASAN OFFICIAL
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This Greek quinoa is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The quinoa is cooked in a flavorful broth with vegetables, herbs, and spices, and then topped with a creamy feta sauce. I loved the combination of flavors and text


Raihan Jewel
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful. The feta sauce was also delicious. I would definitely make this again.


sweetpee love
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I had some leftover from a previous meal and I wasn't sure what to do with it. I found this recipe and it was the perfect solution. The quinoa was delicious and the vegetables were a great additio


Jeevan Smith
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I made this Greek quinoa last night and it was fantastic! The quinoa was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The feta sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Syamimi Naufal
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This Greek quinoa is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The quinoa is cooked in a flavorful broth with vegetables, herbs, and spices, and then topped with a creamy feta sauce. I loved the combination o