Warm Quinoa Salad

December 29, 2013

Have you ever had quinoa? If you haven’t, you really need to try this Warm Quinoa Salad. Let me first explain to you what Quinoa is (pronounced keen-wa). It is a grain that originates in South America from the ancient Inca civilization! They called it the “Mother Grain”. Quinoa is extremely healthy for us. Very low fat, 0 cholesterol, basically 0 sodium and has 3 grams of fiber, very high in protein and is gluten free!! It’s such a versatile food. It can be eaten basically with any type of food

2 cups raw quinoa (cook according to package directions)
1 cup of grape tomatoes, halved
2 scallions, sliced thinly
1 small red pepper, chopped
1 small orange pepper, chopped
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup currents
1 cup sliced black olives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley for garnish
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

In a large Dutch oven heat oil over medium low heat add peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers are softened, about 5 minutes. Add in the ingredients from the tomatoes to the olives, stir and...
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Nutritions

Calories
423

Sodium
269mg
11% DV

Fat
11g
17% DV

Protein
14g
28% DV

Carbs
66g
22% DV

Fiber
9g
38% DV