Sesame Quinoa Salad With Shrimp
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Nutrition Score per serving
(1 1/4 cups): 281 calories
21% fat (6 g; < 1 g saturated)
44% carbs (31 g)
35% protein (25 g)
4 g fiber
40 mg calcium
3 mg iron
199 mg sodium.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
| 1 | c | uncooked quinoa |
| 1 | lb | cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined |
| 1 | yellow or red bell pepper, seeded and diced | |
| 3 | T | chopped |
| fresh cilantro | ||
| 2 | green onions, minced | |
| 2 | T | rice wine vinegar |
| 1 | T | sesame oil |
| Salt and ground black pepper |
Instructions
1. Combine quinoa and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 10 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is translucent.
2. Remove from heat and stir in next 6 ingredients. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrient note Quinoa is the only whole grain that's also a complete protein, boasting all the essential amino acids.
2. Remove from heat and stir in next 6 ingredients. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrient note Quinoa is the only whole grain that's also a complete protein, boasting all the essential amino acids.
