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Ingredients
- 3 roasted golden beets, peeled and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp. chopped scallion
- 1.5 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
- 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp. fresh chopped basil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 525g | |
| Calories 1310 | |
| Calories from Fat 375 | 29% |
| Total Fat 42.59g | 53% |
| Saturated Fat 8.86g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 461mg | 19% |
| Potassium 2246mg | 64% |
| Total Carbs 189.51g | 51% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.7g | 82% |
| Sugars 14.58g | 10% |
| Protein 46.65g | 75% |
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