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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Tops from 1 bunch carrots (about 3 cups chopped), washed and finely chopped
- 2 small carrots, peeled or scrubbed and shaved with a peeler into thin rounds
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- 2 small tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions, white and green parts
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 310g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 307 | |
| Calories from Fat 145 | 47% |
| Total Fat 16.32g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 2.2g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 465mg | 19% |
| Potassium 542mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 34.72g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 17% |
| Sugars 3.56g | 2% |
| Protein 7.21g | 12% |
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