Cooked Kale Salad with Quinoa

Name: Cooked Kale Salad with Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided; 2 green onions, trimmed and sliced; 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced; 4 leaves curly kale, chopped; 3 tablespoons diced red bell pepper; 1 cup cooked quinoa, or more to taste; 20 sliced water chestnuts; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar

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An Asian-inspired warm salad made with the super foods kale and quinoa. It's so delicious and healthy!

Recipe by danaM

Updated on February 13, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
2 green onions, trimmed and sliced
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
4 leaves curly kale, chopped
3 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
1 cup cooked quinoa, or more to taste
20 sliced water chestnuts
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar

Directions

Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions, chili sauce, garlic, and ginger; saute until garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil to the skillet. Add kale and saute until bright green, softened, and lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Add green onion mixture back to the skillet. Add red bell pepper. Mix in cooked quinoa, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and vinegar and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284	Calories
10g	Fat
45g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Sodium 803mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 7g	23%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 71mg	356%
Calcium 79mg	6%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 385mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.