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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped red cabbage
- 1 cup shelled and cooked edamame
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup lite soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 309g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 278 | |
| Calories from Fat 82 | 29% |
| Total Fat 9.4g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 1.23g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1069mg | 45% |
| Potassium 626mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 37.26g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.0g | 23% |
| Sugars 3.82g | 3% |
| Protein 12.45g | 20% |
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