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Shrimp Quinoa Salad

In addition to being rich in protein, quinoa is a delicious alternative to couscous.

Weight Watchers Public
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

  • 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)

  • Wendy
    apr., 30 2024
    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 *

  •  
    Per serving
    % RDA
  • Energy value
    269 kcal
    13 %
  • Fat
    3,73 g
    5 %
  • of which saturated
    0,67 g
    3 %
  • Carbohydrates
    31,91 g
    12 %
  • of which sugar
    2,89 g
    3 %
  • Protein
    24,17 g
    48 %
  • Fibers
    4,97 g
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* As an indication, before cooking, RDA of the EU.