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Lemon Quinoa
Simple Lemon Tahini Drizzled Quinoa {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan}
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Free of gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, corn. Vegetarian, Vegan.
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegan, gluten free, dairy free, dressing, quinoa, tahini, lemon, simple
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 384 kcal
Author: Amie Valpone
Ingredients
  • 1 large spaghetti squash 2-3 lbs.
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper taste
  • 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. almonds sliced
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon zest or orange zest
  • 1/3 cup tahini well-stirred
  • Juice of 2 large lemons
  • 3 Tbsp. filtered water
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out and discard the seeds and drizzle the olive oil over the squash. Rub the oil with your hands to coat the entire squash (both halves) and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
  3. Place the squash face down and roast for 40-45 minutes or until the squash is fork tender.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the quinoa on the stove top with 1 cup of water. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy. Then remove from the heat and set aside to cover until ready to use.
  5. Remove the squash from the oven and use a fork to pull the 'spaghetti' strands out of the squash.
  6. Arrange the spaghetti squash on a serving platter with the quinoa, parsley, almonds and lemon zest.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk or mix the tahini, lemon juice, water, sea salt and pepper and drizzle over the squash and quinoa. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Simple Lemon Tahini Drizzled Quinoa {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 201mg9%
Potassium 560mg16%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 614IU12%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.