Quinoa with greens and apricots

4 servings

15 minutes

Quinoa with greens and apricots is a vibrant combination of freshness and gentle sweetness embodied in European cuisine. Light, nutritious, and rich in vitamins, this unusual mix of quinoa, greens, and apricots creates a balance between the refreshing tartness of lemon, crunchy pine nuts, and aromatic herbs. Quinoa, long valued for its nutrition, meets sweet dried apricots in this dish that reveal their fruity richness after gentle steaming. Lemon zest adds a special freshness to the dish while mint and parsley complement it with their spicy notes. Quinoa with greens and apricots is perfect as a light side dish for fish or chicken but can also serve as a standalone dish for healthy eating.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 404.3
• Proteins: 9.8g
• Fats: 20.8g
• Carbohydrates: 42.7g

Ingredients

• Quinoa: 200 g
• Apricots: 10 pc
• Lemon zest: 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
• Mint: 0.3 glass
• Roasted pine nuts: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. Cook quinoa according to the package instructions. Drain excess liquid. Soak dried apricots in hot water in a bowl to plump them up.

   Required ingredients:

   • Quinoa: 200 g
   • Apricots: 10 pieces

2. Place the cooked quinoa in a deep bowl, add lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and season to taste. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
   • Mint: 0.3 glass

3. Drain the water from the apricots and cut them into large pieces. Add the apricots to the quinoa. Mix everything together. Top with pine nuts and herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apricots: 10 pieces
   • Roasted pine nuts: 50 g
   • Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
   • Mint: 0.3 glass