Quinoa Protein Salad
• Servings: 2
• Cost: $10-15
• Prep Time: 40 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup lentils or chickpeas
• 1 head broccoli
• 1 cucumber
• 1 carrot
• 1 piece chicken breast or tofu (your choice!)
• ½ cup parsley
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp cilantro (optional)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 4 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp curry
Instructions:
1. Cook the grains: Prepare the quinoa and lentils/chickpeas according to package instructions.
2. Boil the broccoli: Cut the broccoli into small florets and lightly boil.
3. Chop the vegetables: Dice the cucumber, carrot, and parsley into small pieces.
4. Prepare the protein: Cook the chicken or tofu as preferred, then cut into small pieces.
5. Make the dressing: In a container, mix cumin, sesame oil, olive oil, cilantro, maple syrup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and curry. Shake well.
6. Combine everything: In a large bowl, mix all ingredients and pour the dressing over.
7. Chill and serve: Store in the fridge before serving. Enjoy!
Notes: One serving provides around 450 kcal of energy, along with a great source of protein and fiber. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu!