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Peruvian-Style Quinoa Salad Pin

Peruvian-Style Quinoa Salad

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This Peruvian-Style Quinoa Salad is a great way to get more plant-based protein into your child's diet. It’s a simple, customizable meal that can be made ahead of time for easy meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 child
Course: lunch
Cuisine: kid-friendly, Latin American
Calories: 393

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1/4 cup lima beans cooked
  • 2 tablespoons corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
  • 1 hard-boiled egg halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions, cool completely
  2. Rinse lima beans and drain well
  3. Dice red bell pepper into small pieces
  4. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, and salt
  5. Combine quinoa, lima beans, corn, and bell pepper in bowl
  6. Toss with dressing until well coated
  7. Pack in container with hard-boiled egg halves on top
  8. Refrigerate until ready to pack lunch
  9. Can be served cold or at room temperature

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 538mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 538IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Best made day before to allow flavors to meld. Quinoa provides complete protein. Can substitute black beans for lima beans. Add cheese if child needs more familiar flavors.

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