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Quinoa Bowl With Tahini & Kale

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Clock Icon for Prep Time 20 min prep
Person Icon for Serving Size 4 servings
Carrot Icon for Number of Ingredients Size 13 ingredients

Cooked quinoa is a wonderful standby if you want to eat something nutritious in a hurry. This delicious Quinoa Bowl with Tahini & Kale dish is the reason we usually recommend cooking extra quinoa. If...


Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon minced shallot
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or cider vinegar
  • Salt, to taste
  • 3 cups finely chopped kale leaves
  • 3 cups cooked Basic Quinoa
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ medium avocado,  diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped olives
  • 2 tablespoon raisins
  • Fresh pepper, to taste
  • Chopped cilantro or mint (optional)
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Nutrition Facts

Calories

605 cals

Fat

19 g

Saturated Fat

3 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

6 g

Monounsaturated Fat

8 g

Carbohydrates

91 g

Sugar

4 g

Fiber

12 g

Protein

21 g

Sodium

479 mg

Directions

  1. In a small bowl whisk together the shallot, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice or vinegar, and salt. Add the chopped kale, and stir to mix well. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Evenly divide the quinoa between 4 bowls. Top each bowl evenly with the kale, then 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt, diced avocado, chopped olives and raisins. Top with some freshly ground pepper and chopped herbs. Serve at room temperature.

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