Daringgourmet.com Lemon Quinoa & Bean Salad Recipe

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Daringgourmet.com Lemon Quinoa & Bean Salad Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Daringgourmet.com Lemon Quinoa & Bean Salad Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 224 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 282
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 349mg
Total Carbohydrates: 37g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 9g
Calcium: 78mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 558mg Vitamin A: 32mcg
Vitamin C: 24mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • * 3 cup cooked quinoa,fully cooled (see note)
  • * 1 14 oz can white bean, drained and rinsed
  • * 1/2 cup diced cucumber,seed removed
  • * 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • * 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • * 3 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • * for the lemon vinaigrette:
  • * 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or oil of choice
  • * 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • * 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • * 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • * 1 clove garlic,finely minced
  • * 1 teaspoon honey (vegans: use sugar or sweetener of choice)
  • * 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Visit Daringgourmet.com's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)