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Quinoa and Red Bean Salad

2 servings

Source: 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart by Neal Barnard, MD; recipe by Jason Wyrick of Vegan Culinary Experience

This recipe is filled with healthy, plant-based protein!

About the Recipe

250 Calories · 11 g Protein · 12 g Fiber
Lunch
Gluten-free · Nut-free

Ingredients

Makes 2 Servings


  • 3/4 c (194 g) salsa verde
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1 yellow squash, diced
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 c (218 g) Napa cabbage, sliced
  • 1/2 c (83 g) corn
  • 1/2 c (93 g) cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 c (93 g) red beans, rinsed
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh oregano leaves, chopped

Directions

  1. Combine the salsa verde with the apple cider vinegar. Toss all the salad ingredients together. 



Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories: 250
Protein: 11 g
Carbohydrate: 46 g  
Sugar: 90 g 
Fat: 3 g 
     Calories from Fat: 9%
Fiber: 12 g 
Sodium: 180 mg

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