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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 oz. sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup shelled & chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp agave nectar or honey
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 771g | |
| Calories 1068 | |
| Calories from Fat 443 | 41% |
| Total Fat 50.67g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat 6.65g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 440mg | 18% |
| Potassium 1902mg | 54% |
| Total Carbs 129.51g | 35% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.7g | 56% |
| Sugars 4.82g | 3% |
| Protein 30.06g | 48% |
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