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- 1/3 C pepitas
- 1/2 C arame
- 1 1/2 C water
- 1/2 t coarse sea salt
- 1 C quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 red onion, diced (soak in cold water if you want to reduce the bite of raw onion)
- 1 C red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 bunch red radishes (8 to 10), trimmed and cut into matchsticks
- 1 large carrot, grated
- For the Marinade:
- 1/2 C apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 C extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small bunch cilantro (about 1 C), trimmed, leaves and tender stems chopped
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, trimmed and sliced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- arame, pre-soak
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 320g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 364 | |
| Calories from Fat 184 | 51% |
| Total Fat 20.76g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 2.81g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 330mg | 14% |
| Potassium 518mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 37.2g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 17% |
| Sugars 5.71g | 4% |
| Protein 7.34g | 12% |
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