In addition to being rich in protein, quinoa is a delicious alternative to couscous.
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Shrimp Quinoa Salad
Weight Watchers
Course: Main course
Preparation time: 18 minutes
Cooking time: 18 minutes
Cost per serving: 2,14 €
Energy: 269 kcal / serving
Nutritional score:
Instructions
- 1. Place the quinoa in a sieve and rinse it thoroughly under running water, then drain.
- 2. Bring water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the quinoa and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the grains burst and are tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and remove the saucepan from the heat. Let it cool.
- 3. In a large salad bowl, mix the green beans, red bell peppers, and shrimp, then add the cooled quinoa. Mix the lemon juice, broth, dill, remaining salt, and black pepper; mix well.
- 4. Pour this sauce over the salad and mix gently.
Ingredients for servings
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170 g of quinoa -
480 ml of water -
125 g of green bean -
1 bell pepper -
350 g of peeled shrimp -
3 tablespoon of lemon juice -
1 chicken bouillon cube -
10 g of fresh dill -
1 pinch of salt -
1 pinch of pepper
Rates (1)
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Really good but I didn't dare to make the vinaigrette with the broth, it didn't inspire me too much. I added corn and avocados. I will make it again!
Nutritional information *
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Per serving% RDA
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Energy value269 kcal13 %
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Fat3,73 g5 %
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of which saturated0,67 g3 %
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Carbohydrates31,91 g12 %
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of which sugar2,89 g3 %
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Protein24,17 g48 %
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Fibers4,97 g?
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* As an indication, before cooking, RDA of the EU.