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Jewelled Quinoa with Salmon

Details

Serves: 8

Number of ingredients: 10

To prep: 10 minutes

To cook: 20 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • Kilojoules: 2205

  • Calories: 527

  • Protein: 34g

  • Fat: 30g

  • Saturated Fat: 6.2g

  • Carbohydrates: 27g

  • Carbohydrates per 100g: 10g

  • Fiber: 6.9g

  • Sodium: 134mg

  • Potassium: 897mg

Ingredients

1.5 cups quinoa, rinsedÌý

1.5 cups salt reduced vegetable stockÌý

200g cherry tomatoes, halvedÌý

1 small red onion, finely choppedÌý

½ cup pomegranate seeds or ½ cup dried cranberriesÌý

¼ cup chopped pistachio kernels, toastedÌý

2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leavesÌý

Juice of 1 lemonÌý

1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oilÌýÌý

8 x 100g cooked salmon filletsÌý

Method

  1. Place quinoa and stock in a saucepan over low heat. Cover and leave to simmer until the liquid is absorbed. This will take 10-15 minutes. Stir through with a fork to separate the grains. Place in a large salad bowl and allow to cool.Ìý
  2. Add tomatoes, onion, pomegranate seeds, pistachios and coriander to the quinoa. Gently toss. Season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and olive oil and gently toss to combine.Ìý
  3. Serve with 100g cooked salmon per person. Also tastes great with a dollop of Tzatziki and other protein such as lamb and chicken.ÌýÌý