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Turmeric Quinoa Citrus Salad Recipe_Natalie Paramore

Quinoa Citrus Salad

5 from 2 votes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, greek
Servings 4
Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup baby spinach thinly chopped
  • 1 cup shredded chicken
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup of juice from orange + orange slices for servings
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook chicken, I like to put a raw chicken breast in a slow cooker with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons lime juice for about 2 hrs or until cooked through. Then I shred the chicken with a fork and toss in its juices.
  • Rinse the raw quinoa under running water vigorously for 60 seconds. This helps break down the other shell of the quinoa and makes it easier to digest. Then add quinoa to a pot with chicken broth, turmeric, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let all liquid absorb. About 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice green onions, chop spinach and juice orange.
  • Toss the shredded chicken with about a cup and half of quinoa, spinach and orange juice together in a skillet or pot over low heat until the spinach is just starting to wilt. Toss in green onions, cilantro and remaining salt to taste.
  • Serve with orange slices!

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 16gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 1635mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 819IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword gluten free, healthy
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