Quinoa with Watercress, Pears and Pomegranate

Serves 4
Time 20 min
Quinoa with Watercress, Pears and Pomegranate

This dish combines quinoa with the delicious flavor combination of sweet pears, tart pomegranate seeds and peppery watercress.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1 cupquinoa, thoroughly rinsed
    1 bunchwatercress, stems removed and leaves sliced (about 1 1/2 cups packed leaves)
    2ripe pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
    1/2 cuppomegranate seeds
    1/2 cupchopped walnuts
    2 tablespoonspomegranate juice
    2 tablespoonswhite wine vinegar

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Method

Combine 2 cups water and quinoa in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. 

Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until quinoa is tender and all water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. 

Place quinoa in a large bowl with watercress, pears, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, juice and vinegar. 

Stir to combine, then serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

330

Total Fat

12g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

15mg

Total Carbohydrate

48g

Dietary Fiber

7g

Total Sugars

14g

Protein

11g

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