Lemony Quinoa

Adapted from www.allrecipes.com

This recipe is a crunchy, lemony, healthy dish that can be used as a side or as a light meal.

Serves 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup NOW Real Food® Pine Nuts*

1 cup NOW Real Food® Organic Quinoa*

2 cups water

Sea salt to taste

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 stalks celery, chopped

1/4 red onion, chopped

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

1. Toast the pine nuts briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat, stiring constantly as they will burn easily. This will take just a few minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. In a saucepan, combine the quinoa, water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly, then fluff with a fork.
3. Transfer the quinoa to a serving bowl and stir in the pine nuts, lemon juice, celery, onion, cayenne pepper, cumin and parsley. Adjust salt and pepper, if needed, before serving.

Per Serving: 
Calories: 147
Total Fat: 4.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
 
*NOW items available at your local health food store