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Black Quinoa & Kale Salad

A warm salad of black quinoa, kale, roasted nuts, and vegan feta, perfect for a hearty side in a vegan roast.

Allergens:Nuts

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Nutritional Values

A nutrient-dense salad high in fiber and protein from quinoa, nuts, and kale, with antioxidants from spices and beets.

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calories350 kcal--
Total Fat18 g23%
Sodium300 mg13%
Dietary Fiber9 g32%
Total Sugars5 g--
Protein12 g24%

Ingredients

Instructions

Black Quinoa & Kale Salad

A warm salad of black quinoa, kale, roasted nuts, and vegan feta, perfect for a hearty side in a vegan roast.

Ingredients
[ ] 1 cup black quinoa, rinsed
[ ] 1 tbsp olive oil
[ ] 2 cloves garlic, whole
[ ] 1/2 cup shallots, sliced
[ ] 1 small eggplant, diced
[ ] 1/4 tsp kala namak
[ ] 1/4 tsp turmeric
[ ] 1/4 tsp paprika
[ ] 1/2 cup kombucha or white wine
[ ] 2 cups kale, chopped
[ ] 1/2 cup mixed nuts, roasted
[ ] 1/4 cup vegan feta, cubed
[ ] 1/2 cup oven-toasted beets, cubed
[ ] 2 cups vegetable broth

Instructions
[ ] 1. Heat olive oil in a pan, add whole garlic cloves and shallots.
[ ] 2. Add diced eggplant and spices, cooking until softened.
[ ] 3. Deglaze with kombucha or white wine.
[ ] 4. Add kale and nuts, roasting until kale wilts.
[ ] 5. Mix in vegan feta and roasted beets.
[ ] 6. In a separate pan, cook black quinoa with olive oil, garlic, and vegetable broth.
[ ] 7. Combine quinoa with salad mixture and serve warm.

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HealthScore: 21

This salad scores highly across all health criteria due to its use of whole, plant-based ingredients rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidants.