Delicious, flavorful, gourmet Mediterranean kale salad.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup red quinoa, or more to taste
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup butter
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 lemon, juiced
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 ½ bunches kale, leaves stripped from stems and coarsely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (6.5 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained, or to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
Step 1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 2
Bring another pot of water to a boil. Add tomatoes, reduce heat, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 3
Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and shallot in the hot butter with lemon juice until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Transfer tomatoes, garlic mixture, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup olive oil to the bowl of a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds.
Step 5
Mix quinoa, chickpeas, kale, and bell pepper in a mixing bowl. Top with tomato dressing, garnish with artichokes and feta cheese, and serve.
Cook’s Note:
You can use any kind of beans that you like.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 471 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat8g | 41% |
Cholesterol34mg | 11% |
Sodium734mg | 32% |
Total Carbohydrate60g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber11g | 41% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein19g | |
Vitamin C290mg | 1,449% |
Calcium460mg | 35% |
Iron6mg | 33% |
Potassium1319mg | 28% |
*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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