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Authored By:  Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health™
A refreshing and simple grain salad.
Diet Types: Low Fat, Macrobiotic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients:
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons Umeboshi Paste
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 18 ounces water
  • 1 kirby cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • Serves: 4
    Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes
    Instructions:
    Roast Quinoa in cooking pot over medium heat, stirring constantly untillightly toasted and fragrant. Add water and salt, cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, mix Umeboshi Paste with cucumber and onion. When Quinoa is done, turn out into a large bowl and let cool a bit. Add parsley, cucumber and onion to grain and toss to mix.

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      Nutrition Facts

      Serving Size: 1
      Servings per Recipe: 4
      Amount Per Serving 
      Calories 175
      Calories from Fat 23
       % Daily Value*
      Total Fat 3g4%
        Saturated Fat 0g2%
        Mono Fat 1g 
      Sodium 292mg12%
      Total Carbs 32g11%
        Dietary Fiber 3g14%
      Protein 6g 
      Iron30%
      Calcium5%
      Vitamin B-610%
      Vitamin C14%
      Vitamin E1%
      Vitamin A4%
      Selenium0%
      Manganese50%
      Copper20%
      Zinc11%
      Pantothenic acid6%
      Niacin7%
      Riboflavin12%
      Thiamin7%
      Folate10%
      Potassium13%
      Phosphorus19%
      Magnesium25%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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