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November 27, 2007
Toasted Quinoa salad with Carrots
Serves 4-6
Salad Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup carrots, shredded
1 red pepper, diced
1 green onion, thinly slice
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley (or carrot tops)
Directions
Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove the coating of a bitter substance called saponins.
Dry toast in a skillet until grains begin to pop.
Bring water to a boil.
Stir in quinoa, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Allow quinoa to cool.
Stir in remaining ingredients
Add salad dressing (recipe below)
Dressing ingredients
¼ cup lemon or lime juice (I prefer lime)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves minced garlic.
¼ cup chopped pumpkin seeds
Directions:
In medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients
Add to cooled quinoa salad and (of course) ENJOY!
Nutrition facts: 4, 6 servings: 126, 190 calories: 21, 31g carbs, 7.5, 5g protein, 4,2.5g fat
This recipe was adapted from the Northern Quinoa Corporation.
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