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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal663
  • fat44g
  • saturates10g
  • carbs34g
  • sugars7g
  • fibre8g
  • protein28g
  • salt1.1g

Method

  • step 1

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Tip into a saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins until the grains have swollen but still have some bite. Drain, then transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.

  • step 2

    Meanwhile, in a jug, combine the oil, lemon juice and vinegar with some seasoning.

  • step 3

    Once the quinoa has cooled, mix with the dressing and all the remaining ingredients and season. Divide between plates or lunchboxes.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2016

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Red.Fish

This dish is fantastic and easy to adapt with different ingredients. When I cooked the quinoa, I used some of the bone broth I prepare at home. I usually add corn kernels and black beans as well. My 2.5 year old son wiped everything off his plate. I also enjoyed the recipe because I like very…

Mamaturnock

question

How long can you store in the fridge

rAcvo0-wotgyn-dewtog

question

I see it has 10g of saturated fats, is this from the avocado & feta? Aren’t fats in avocado healthy fats?

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goodfoodteam

Hello, we have our recipes analysed through a professional nutritionist so the nutrition is correct. There's lots of low saturated fat recipes elsewhere on the website. We hope you find something you like. Thanks! - Good Food Team.

yvonnejane

question

does anyone know, can you make this with couscous?

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goodfoodteam

Hi, yes you could use couscous instead of the quinoa if you prefer. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team.

julie57foster

Relatively quick to put together. Used fat free dressing instead of the oil based one. Good taste and texture. Filling too. Will be doing this again.

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