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Red Quinoa with Roasted Artichokes & Cilantro Hummus

Savory red quinoa with fire-roasted artichokes, olives, shaved shallots, & cilantro serrano chile hummus

Short History: Quinoa originated from the land surrounding Lake Titicaca in Bolivia and Peru and was used and cultivated by Indigenous communities – replaced by cereal by the Spanish. There is evidence that the domestication of wild quinoa occurred somewhere between 5,000 – 7,000 years ago.

Macros

Calories 453

Fat 8g

Complex Carbs 79g

Protein 14g

Fiber 16g

Sodium  600mg

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