Quinoa Salad with Roasted Jalapeños
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Serves 6

This is the perfect accompaniment to a BBQ meal! Healthy whole grain quinoa combines with spicy jalapeños and sweet grapes for a tasty and light side dish. Alternately, the jalapeños can be grilled rather than roasted.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 4 large jalapeños, seeded and roughly chopped
    • 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
    • 1/4 cup lime juice
    • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
    • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
    • 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
    • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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    Method: 

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss jalapeños with 1 teaspoon of the oil and salt, transfer to a baking sheet and roast until soft and slightly blackened, about 20 minutes. Set aside to let cool.

    Meanwhile, put quinoa and 2 cups water into a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to let cool.

    Whisk together lime juice and salt. Drizzle in remaining ¼ cup oil while continuing to whisk constantly. Pour dressing over quinoa then add jalapeños, green onions, queso fresco, pumpkin seeds, grapes and cilantro and toss gently to combine.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:240 calories (120 from fat), 13g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 6g protein
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