Quick and easy, this tasty salad can be great as a light meal or as a side dish!
~ Vegan & Gluten-Free ~
Ingredients:
3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cup water
1/8 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (such as oregano, sage, thyme, rosemary)
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2-3 tbsp chives, chopped
In a medium pot, add quinoa, water, salt, and Italian herbs. Bring to a boil then simmer covered for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat when done. Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, add chopped onion and oil and sauté until el dante over medium heat. In a separate frying pan, warm pan over medium heat, add almonds stirring frequently and lightly cook until almonds begin to turn light golden brown. Remove from pan to prevent from overcooking and burning! Add garlic and cooked onion to cooked quinoa and mix well. Garnish with sliced almonds and chopped chives. Enjoy as a light dish on its own or combine as a side dish to another recipe. Enjoy!
Makes 1-2 full portions or 3-4 side portions
Prep & cook time:
Prep time ~ 5 minutes
Cooking time ~ 20 minutes
Total time ~ 25 total time
Love the Power of Food:
Quinoa
This wonderful seed is an excellent gluten-free and wheat-free option. It is an excellent protein source containing all of the essential amino acids. Quinoa is also a great source of magnesium and manganese, as well as a good source of vitamin B2, vitamin E , iron, copper, zinc and phosphorous. Dietary fibre is another great benefit of this lovely seed.
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