Quinoa with Apricots Pistachios Gluten Free Vegan

Elevate your plant-based dining with this vibrant Quinoa with Apricots and Pistachios recipe—a gluten-free, vegan dish that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. Featuring fluffy, protein-packed quinoa as the base, this recipe is enhanced by the natural sweetness of dried apricots, the crunch of shelled pistachios, and a burst of freshness from finely chopped parsley. A tangy-sweet dressing made with olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, maple syrup, and warm cumin ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal, a make-ahead lunch, or a light side dish. Whether served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, it’s a wholesome, satisfying option that will delight your taste buds while accommodating gluten-free and vegan lifestyles.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 0.5 cup Dried apricots
• 0.33 cup Shelled pistachios
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh sieve to remove any bitterness.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.

Step 3

While the quinoa cooks, chop the dried apricots into small pieces and roughly chop the pistachios.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

Step 6

Add the chopped apricots, pistachios, and fresh parsley to the quinoa.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Step 9

Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Enjoy your gluten-free, vegan quinoa dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(866.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1175.7

Total Fat 57.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1238.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 26.0g
Protein 34.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 257.7mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 1544.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 45.2%