Red Quinoa with Coconut Roasted Apples
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
coconut, quinoa, red quinoa, roasted
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 328 kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 2 large honeycrisp apples cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 2 cups shaved purple cabbage
- 2 Tbsp. raw shelled pumpkin seeds
- 1 large pinch coconut flakes optional
Dressing
- 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- juice of 1 large orange
- 1 pinch poppy seeds
- 1/2 tsp. orange zest
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Cook quinoa according to package directions.
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Toss apples with melted coconut oil and cinnamon on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt. Roast for 30 minutes or until tender then remove from oven and set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
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Portion quinoa, roasted apples, cabbage and pumpkin seeds and optional coconut flakes among serving bowls. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and season to taste with sea salt and pepper. Add orange zest and serve. Add more balsamic vinegar and oil, if needed. (I don't like to have my salad sopping with dressing so if this is too dry for you, add more balsamic and oil!)
Nutrition Facts
Red Quinoa with Coconut Roasted Apples
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Sodium 16mg1%
Potassium 505mg14%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 546IU11%
Vitamin C 30mg36%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.