Black Quinoa & Kale Salad
A warm salad of black quinoa, kale, roasted nuts, and vegan feta, perfect for a hearty side in a vegan roast.
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Course: Side
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Tags: Vegan, Salad, Warm Salad, Gluten-Free
Nutritional Values
A nutrient-dense salad high in fiber and protein from quinoa, nuts, and kale, with antioxidants from spices and beets.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 18 g | -- |
| Saturated Fat | -- | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Sodium | 300 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | -- | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 g | -- |
| Total Sugars | 5 g | -- |
| Protein | 12 g | -- |
Ingredients
[ "1 cup black quinoa, rinsed", "1 tbsp olive oil", "2 cloves garlic, whole", "1/2 cup shallots, sliced", "1 small eggplant, diced", "1/4 tsp kala namak", "1/4 tsp turmeric", "1/4 tsp paprika", "1/2 cup kombucha or white wine", "2 cups kale, chopped", "1/2 cup mixed nuts, roasted", "1/4 cup vegan feta, cubed", "1/2 cup oven-toasted beets, cubed", "2 cups vegetable broth" ]
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a pan, add whole garlic cloves and shallots. 2. Add diced eggplant and spices, cooking until softened. 3. Deglaze with kombucha or white wine. 4. Add kale and nuts, roasting until kale wilts. 5. Mix in vegan feta and roasted beets. 6. In a separate pan, cook black quinoa with olive oil, garlic, and vegetable broth. 7. Combine quinoa with salad mixture and serve warm.
External Recipes
- Quinoa Kale Salad (Health Score: 80)
Allergens
Nuts
HealthScore: 21
This salad scores highly across all health criteria due to its use of whole, plant-based ingredients rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidants.