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Quinoa and Kale ~ Warm kale salad featuring fluffy quinoa seasoned with zesty Creole spices.

Quinoa and Kale

Warm kale salad featuring fluffy quinoa seasoned with zesty Creole spices.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: dairy free, healthy, quick and easy, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 237kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups vegan chicken-style broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 6 cups kale destemmed and roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning or to taste

Instructions

  • Set a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Let the cooked quinoa stand for 5 minutes.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion to the hot oil. Saute onion for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chopped kale and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until wilted.
  • Stir in the cooked quinoa and Creole seasoning. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10505IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 4mg
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