Quinoa And Pistachio Salad With Moroccan Pesto Recipe

Name: Quinoa And Pistachio Salad With Moroccan Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 12 oil-cured olives, pitted and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Cut red 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.
3
Place quinoa, broth, 1/2 cup water, and juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
4
Place cilantro and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine bell pepper, quinoa mixture, cilantro mixture, and olives in a large bowl. Sprinkle with nuts.

2993

kcal

Calories

318

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red bell pepper, 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, 1/2 cup water, and more.

Yes, Quinoa And Pistachio Salad With Moroccan Pesto falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa And Pistachio Salad With Moroccan Pesto

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