30 Minute Vegan Quinoa Salad with Turmeric and Dried Fruit
This healthy and delicious vegan quinoa salad is perfect for breakfast or lunch. It also makes a great side dish for a more hearty meal. I have to say that this is one of my favorite vegan quinoa salad recipes!
Servings 6
Calories 213kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 green onions chopped (white and green parts, divided)
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 3 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons dried raisins
- ⅓ cup pistachios chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add the white part of the green onions, turmeric, and quinoa and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and reduce to low. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Fold in fruits and cover. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir in pistachios, green onion tops, and lemon juice. May be served warm, at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg