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easy vegan quinoa salad with pomegranate and vegetables

Quick and Easy Vegan Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate

A vibrant, and refreshing main dish vegan option that can be added to your 30 minute meals arsenal.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Modern Soul Food
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 518kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 1 medium sweet potato peeled and diced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen baby lima beans frozen edamame good substitute
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 large bunch cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa according to package directions. For shortcut, cook the diced sweet potatoes with the quinoa. Let cool to room temperature
  • Blanch lima beans in a sauce pan by adding the beans to boiling water for 2 minutes and then straining into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
  • Place the quinoa in a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 926mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 5155IU | Vitamin C: 22.4mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 5.6mg
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