Ingredients
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2 cups water
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2 cubes chicken bouillon
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1 clove garlic, smashed
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1 cup uncooked quinoa
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2 large cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces (Optional)
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1 large red onion, diced
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1 large green bell pepper, diced
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½ cup chopped kalamata olives
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
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¼ cup chopped fresh chives
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½ teaspoon salt
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⅔ cup fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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¼ cup olive oil
Directions
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Bring water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard garlic clove and transfer quinoa into a large bowl.
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Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt to quinoa; drizzle lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil on top. Stir until evenly mixed. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 278 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 20g | Carbs |
| 18g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 278 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 713mg | 31% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 18g | 37% |
| Vitamin C 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium 83mg | 6% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 346mg | 7% |
* 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.
