Ingredients
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2 cups water
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1 cup red quinoa, or more to taste
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1 pint cherry tomatoes
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¼ cup butter
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6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 shallot, finely chopped
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2 lemon, juiced
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½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ cup olive oil
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2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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3 ½ bunches kale, leaves stripped from stems and coarsely chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 (6.5 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained, or to taste
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
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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.
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Bring another pot of water to a boil. Add tomatoes, reduce heat, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
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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.
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Transfer tomatoes, garlic mixture, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup olive oil to the bowl of a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds.
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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)
471 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
60g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 471 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 41% |
Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
Sodium 734mg | 32% |
Total Carbohydrate 60g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber 11g | 41% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 19g | 38% |
Vitamin C 290mg | 322% |
Calcium 460mg | 35% |
Iron 6mg | 33% |
Potassium 1319mg | 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.