Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad
Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad brings tender greens and fluffy grains together with the nutty aroma of sesame and a gentle heat from ginger and garlic. Crisp water chestnuts and sweet chili sauce add contrast in texture and flavor, while soy and rice vinegar round it out with savory-tangy balance. Serve it as a light lunch or a satisfying side for dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add green onions, chili sauce, garlic, and ginger; cook until the garlic turns golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 3
Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add the remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil to the skillet.
- 5
Add the kale and cook until bright green, softened, and lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Return the green onion mixture to the skillet.
- 7
Add the red bell pepper.
- 8
Stir in the cooked quinoa, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and vinegar, and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 1121.7 kcal High
- Protein 50.25 g Good Source
- Carbs 208.94 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.18 g High
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 870.85 mg High
- Fiber 35.22 g Good Source
- Sugar 10.73 g High
- Added Sugar 7.57 g Moderate
- Calcium 1139.76 mg Good Source
- Iron 20.83 mg Good Source
- Potassium 165.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 42459.52 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 1345.16 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Bell Pepper, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, and Kale. Each serving provides about 1121.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad?
- It is a Chinese salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Bell Pepper, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Kale, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1121.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
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