November 1, 2007

Green Quinoa Salad

Author: Janet

Makes about 2 1/2 cups
4 servings

Ingredients
1 cup prepared Green tea (made at a strength that is pleasurable to you.)
¾ cup Quinoa
¼ cup chopped walnuts (or other nut of your choice)
½ cup chopped dry fruit (such as raisins, apricots, blueberries, etc.)

Directions
Bring Green tea to a boil
Rinse Quinoa well, to remove bitter coating on seed.
Add Quinoa to boiling Green tea.
Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until all tea is absorbed.
Allow to cool
Stir in nuts and dried fruit.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: ½ cup = 225 calories, Fat = 6 grams, Carbs = 34 grams, Protein = 8 grams


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