Quinoa Salad with Kale Buds



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Additional Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
30 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1smallleek, thinly sliced
  • 20kale buds, flowers removed for garnish
  • ½lemon, juiced and zested
  • 2cupscooked quinoa
  • 2tablespoonslemon-flavored olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Directions

    Heat olive olive in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add leek and cook, stirring often, until leek has softened without browning, 3 to 5 minutes.

    Add kale buds and lemon zest. Cook and stir until kale buds are wilted and just starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Do not let them brown. Mix in lemon juice and remove from heat. Allow to cool.

    In a bowl toss quinoa, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined. Mix in leek and kale buds; toss to combine. Garnish with kale flowers. Serve right away or refrigerate until ready to serve. Let come to room temperature before serving.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    275 Calories
    15g Fat
    28g Carbs
    9g Protein

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