An easy and healthy vegetarian pilaf.

Ingredients

1	cup quinoa
1 1/2	cups cold water
1/2	tsp salt
1 1/2	cup peas
2	small carrots
1	medium cucumber
2	tblsp lemon juice
1/4	cup olive oil
1/2	tsp salt
5	green onions

Directions

1. The quinoa can be made ahead of time and refridgerated
   
   
2. Soak the quinoa 1/2 - 1 hour in cold water
   
   
3. Rinse very thoroughly in water several times. For each rinse, pour off most of the water and finish draining through a large fine mesh strainer
   
   
4. Place in 2 qt pot with the water, salt and oil
   
   
5. Bring to a boil
   
   
6. Turn the heat down to very low, cover and cook for 15 minutes
   
   
7. Remove from heat and allow to sit five minutes with lid on
   
   
8. Fluff gently with a fork and set aside to cool. Setting the pan in a sink full of cold water cools quickly.
   
   
9. Steam the carrots and green veg for 5 minutes, rinse in cold water
   
   
10. Chop the tomatoes, herb and cucumber
    
    
11. Blend dressing ingredients with a whisk or shake in a jar
    
    
12. Gently combine veggies, quinoa and dressing in a large bowl
    
    
13. Cover and chill
    
    

Categories

Vegetables, Main Dish, Salads, Side Dish, Advance, Chill, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points No cholesterol High in manganese Very high in vitamin A High in vitamin C