Sundried Tomato Quinoa Salad

This recipe is great when first introducing quinoa into your diet! It is delicious by the spoonful but can also be used in place of salad dressing on your leafy greens! You can find quinoa grains in almost all grocery stores nowadays. Regardless of the brand that you buy or the way you choose to prepare it (…or how you choose to say “quinoa” for that matter), the benefits of quinoa are amazing! Not only is quinoa a great source of protein and fiber, it also provides the body with important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants!

 

Healthy swap: replace white rice side dishes with quinoa!

 

PS: For those of you who want to know, quinoa is pronounced “keen-wah”

 

PPS: This recipe is so great that I double the recipe every time I make it!

 

Ingredients:

 

1 tbsp olive oil

2 shallots (minced)

1 clove garlic (minced)

Handful sundried tomatoes

2 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low sodium)

1 cup dry quinoa

Pinch cayenne pepper

1 tsp sea salt

2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)

 

Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add shallots, garlic, and tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add quinoa grains and cayenne pepper. Return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes (or until the liquid is absorbed). Let stand for 5 minutes and then fluff with a fork. Enjoy!

 

Note: this recipe is adapted from Tosca Reno’s Eat-Clean Diet Cook Book