Pepper and quinoa salad

Experience a burst of flavor with this zesty pepper and quinoa salad. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, this dish is a delightful culinary adventure.

Ingredients:

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 red peppers, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Heat up a big pot of salted water until it starts to boil.
2. Boil the quinoa in the water until it becomes soft and starts to open up, for around 20 minutes; then, drain it and transfer it into a large bowl.
3. Crush the garlic with a bit of kosher salt and mix it into the bowl with the quinoa. Include the peppers, parsley, pecans, oil, vinegar, cinnamon, and a few twists of black pepper. Stir everything together.

Summary:

• Calories: 1292 kcal
• Fat: 74 g
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 135 g
• Potassium: 1876 mg
• Magnesium: 443 mg