Cooked Kale Salad with Quinoa

Cooked Kale Salad with Quinoa

An Asian-inspired warm salad made with the super foods kale and quinoa. It’s so delicious and healthy!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
2 servings
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
  • 2 green onions, trimmed and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 leaves curly kale, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa, or more to taste
  • 20 sliced water chestnuts
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar

Directions

Step 1
Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions, chili sauce, garlic, and ginger; saute until garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Step 2
Add remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil to the skillet. Add kale and saute until bright green, softened, and lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Add green onion mixture back to the skillet. Add red bell pepper. Mix in cooked quinoa, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and vinegar and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284
Calories
10g
Fat
45g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 12%
Saturated Fat1g 6%
Sodium803mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate45g 16%
Dietary Fiber7g 23%
Total Sugars9g
Protein7g
Vitamin C71mg 356%
Calcium79mg 6%
Iron2mg 10%
Potassium385mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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