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Greek Quinoa and Avocados
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins
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Greek Quinoa and Avocados
Ingredients
  • 1/2
    cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 1
    cup water
  • 2
    Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2
    cup shredded fresh spinach
  • 1/3
    cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2
    tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2
    tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt
  • Spinach leaves
  • 2
    ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced
  • 1/3
    cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Place quinoa in a medium bowl.

2. Add tomato, shredded spinach, and onion to quinoa; stir to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Add to quinoa mixture; toss to coat.

3. Place additional spinach leaves on four salad plates. Arrange avocado slices atop spinach leaves. Divide quinoa mixture evenly over avocado slices.Sprinkle each serving with some of the feta.

4. Makes 4 servings

From the Test Kitchen
  • Tip Brush avocado slices with additional lemon juice to prevent browning.
  • Note Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove a bitter substance called saponin that coats the seeds.
Nutrition Facts (Greek Quinoa and Avocados)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 332,
  • Protein (gm) 7,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 27,
  • Fat, total (gm) 24,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 11,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 5,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 8,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 2235,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 22,
  • Sodium (mg) 457,
  • Calcium (DV %) 111,
  • Iron (DV %) 3,
  • Vegetables () 1,
  • Starch () 2,
  • Fat () 5,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (7)
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coyotegirl98030 wrote:

this is so great! the avocado is a nice foil for the onion and feta.

1/18/2012 12:11:09 PM Report Abuse
leawh wrote:

I made this last night. I cooked the quinoa in vegetable broth (better than bouillon brand),with a clove of garlic. My avocado wasn't ripe enough so I left it out. I had some leftover chicken so I added that as well. I didn't add any salt to the dressing. It was fantabulous!! Next time....definitely avocado and probably lentils or black beans or garbanzos or..........

8/22/2010 12:01:35 PM Report Abuse
kathrynsspace wrote:

This was so delicious, and great for lunch. I didn't mind the salty taste that others mentioned, but I will say that I think that it primarily comes from the feta. Will definitely make again.

7/21/2010 09:46:32 AM Report Abuse
tampacollector2 wrote:

Very good recipe....lots of great flavor. I did take Alicia's advise and used a pinch of salt instead. Next time I may only use one avocado to cut the fat.

6/25/2010 11:30:10 PM Report Abuse
lowe.alicia wrote:

Great recipe! The only problem is that there was way too much salt. I would only add a pinch of salt next time.

4/27/2010 10:18:51 PM Report Abuse
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