Greek Quinoa
Greek Quinoa is a lively salad where fluffy grains meet briny Kalamata olives, tangy feta, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all glossed with olive oil and brightened by fresh basil. It’s refreshing yet satisfying, great served chilled or at room temperature for potlucks, picnics, or casual lunches.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a saucepan, bring the water and quinoa to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Move the quinoa to a large serving bowl and let it cool completely.
- 2
Drizzle olive oil over the cooled quinoa and stir. Gently fold the olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil into the quinoa.
- Calories 518.35 kcal High
- Protein 10.37 g Good Source
- Carbs 43.6 g Moderate
- Total Fat 35.38 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.49 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 12.47 mg Low Source
- Sodium 487.07 mg High
- Fiber 8.95 g Good Source
- Sugar 5.65 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.97 g Moderate
- Calcium 92.21 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.38 mg Moderate
- Potassium 4.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 65.22 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.22 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Greek Quinoa is a Greek side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Basil, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 518.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek Quinoa?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Greek Quinoa made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil, Quinoa. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Greek Quinoa?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 518.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek Quinoa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
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