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Quinoa Olive Salad Diet Type: Vegan Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes Ingredients:   1 cup Quinoa, rinsed   2 cups water   pinch of salt   1/3 cup black olives (Greek for a stronger flavor)   1/3 cup green olives, halved   2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted   4 green onions, finely chopped   1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped   1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced   1 clove garlic, minced   1/4 teaspoon oregano   1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil   1-2 tablespoons Ume Plum Vinegar (umeboshi vinegar)   Directions: Place Quinoa, water and salt in a medium pot with lid. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Turn out into a bowl and fluff with a fork. Cool. Meanwhile, chop olives and vegetables. Roast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until lightly browned. Cool. When Quinoa is cool, add vegetables, pine nuts and olive oil. Season to taste with ume vinegar. Servings: 4 Author: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health™

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Servings per Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving  Calories 299 Calories from Fat 97  % Daily Value* Total Fat 11g 17%   Saturated Fat 1g 7%   Mono Fat 6g   Sodium 911mg 38% Total Carbs 45g 15%   Dietary Fiber 5g 22% Protein 8g   Iron 49% Calcium 11% Vitamin B-6 15% Vitamin C 38% Vitamin E 11% Vitamin A 9% Selenium 4% Manganese 80% Copper 30% Zinc 12% Pantothenic acid 6% Niacin 10% Riboflavin 12% Thiamin 13% Folate 22% Potassium 16% Phosphorus 23% Magnesium 32% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.