Adapted from Delicious Living magazine, www.deliciouslivingmag.com

Quinoa is a quick-cooking and versatile whole grain. This healthy recipe pairs it with dill and salmon, with delicious results!

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 divided tablespoons NOW Real Food® Extra Virgin Olive Oil*

1 cup finely chopped red onion

1 cup finely chopped fennel

2 cups water

½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

1 cup rinsed and drained NOW Real Food® Organic Quinoa*

1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into 1-inch chunks

¼ cup tightly packed chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and zest of 1 small lemon

Optional: Additional spices of your choice may be added for a zestier flavor.

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy, 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned; 3-5 minutes.
3. Add water and salt and bring to a boil.
4. Stir in quinoa; cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in tomatoes (with liquid), and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and boil gently over medium heat until quinoa is translucent and tender; 6-8 minutes.
6. Stir in salmon and cook, uncovered, over medium heat until salmon turns opaque and is cooked through; about 1 minute. (Check and cook an additional minute, if needed.)
7. Turn off heat, then stir in dill, lemon juice, and zest, plus remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
8. Add salt to taste, if needed.

Per Serving:
471 cal (41% fat cal.)
21g fat
5g sat fat
57mg chol
30g protein
40g carb
5g fiber
598mg sodium

*NOW items available at your local health food store