Beetroot, Quinoa, Edamame & Feta Salad
A delicious and nutritious gluten-free, vegetarian quinoa salad that combines vegetables, proteins and fats in a way that will keep you fuller for longer.
Ingredients
- 175g (6.2oz or 1 cup) cooked quinoa
- 200g (7oz or 1 cup) cooked beetroot
- 1 stalk spring onion, top only, sliced
- 60g (2.1oz or 1/3 cup) feta
- 120g (4.1oz or 3/4 cup) edamame beans, drained
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 an orange
- Dash of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients and serve
Notes
This is a superfood salad filled with fibre and nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin C & K, and minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium and magnesium. One serving provides 20.7g of protein and two portions of vegetables, making it an ideal meal for anyone following a vegetarian, low-calorie, low-fat diet, gluten-free or anti-inflammatory diet.
Approximate micronutrient information per serving:
Vitamins
B1 (Thiamine) - 0.4mg (34%)
B2 (Riboflavin) - 0.5mg (47%)
B3 (Niacin) - 1.7mg (12%)
B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - 1mg (20%)
B6 (Pyridoxine) - 0.5mg (35%)
B12 (Cobalamin) - 0.5µg (21%)
Folate - 300µg (75%)
Vitamin A - 62.5µg (9%)
Vitamin C - 21.9mg (29%)
Vitamin D - 4.8IU (1%)
Vitamin E - 2.7mg (18%)
Vitamin K - 30µg (33%)
Minerals
Calcium - 227mg (23%)
Copper - 0.5mg (59%)
Iron - 3.9mg (22%)
Magnesium - 147.4mg (46%)
Manganese - 1.7mg (92%)
Phosphorus - 437mg (62%)
Potassium - 630.6mg (24%)
Selenium - 9.4µg (17%)
Sodium - 524mg (35%)
Zinc - 3.3mg (41%)
% RDI based on an adult female
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 336g (11.9oz)Amount Per Serving: Calories: 460kcalTotal Fat: 19.5gNet Carbohydrates: 42.3gFiber: 9.8gProtein: 20.7g
