Unbelievable Kale Salad: The Ultimate Quinoa Combo!

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 3teaspoonssesame oil, divided

  • 2green onions, trimmed and sliced

  • 2tablespoonssweet chili sauce

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1(1 1/2 inch) piecefresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

  • 4leavescurly kale, chopped

  • 3tablespoonsdiced red bell pepper

  • 1cupcooked quinoa, or more to taste

  • 20sliced water chestnuts

  • 1tablespoonsoy sauce

  • 1tablespoonseasoned rice vinegar

Cooking Directions

  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.

  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

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
12%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Sodium
803mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
16%
Dietary Fiber
7g
23%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
7g
15%
Vitamin C
71mg
79%
Calcium
79mg
6%
Iron
2mg
10%
Potassium
385mg
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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