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Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad

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Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)67.6633
Energy (kCal)1497.7599
Carbohydrates (g)195.2246
Total fats (g)54.1627
  • Cuisine

    North American >> US >> US

  • Dietary Style

  • Preparation Time

    Cooking Time - 20 minutes, Preparation Time - 20 minutes

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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Bring quinoa, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together the lime juice, olive oil, pepper, diced tomatoes, and garbanzo beans. When the quinoa is done, stir it into the tomato mixture, then cool in refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours | 2. When the quinoa is cold, fluff with a spoon, and gently fold in the cilantro, avocados, and cheese. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    quinoa 1 cup - - - -
    water 2 cups 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    kosher salt 1 teaspoon - - - -
    lime juice 1/4 cup 15.125 5.0941 0.2541 0.0424
    olive oil 2 tablespoons 238.68 0.0 0.0 27.0
    black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground 0.7216 0.1839 0.0299 0.0094
    tomato green chile pepper 1 can diced drained - - - -
    garbanzo bean 1 can drained rinsed 1133.4333 188.7556 61.3793 18.1109
    cilantro 1 bunch chopped - - - -
    avocado 2 cubed - - - -
    cotija cheese 1/4 cup crumbled 109.8 1.1909999999999998 6.0 9.0

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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