Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 cups (14 oz.) chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups (12 oz.) uncooked red quinoa –looks pretty!
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice OR seasoned rice vinegar
- Fresh ground sea salt & pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 English cucumber quartered and cut into bite size pieces
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Garnish with cilantro sprigs
In a medium-large saucepan, cook the quinoa in chicken broth for about 15 minutes or as directed on package. Allow to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice OR vinegar, red onion, and olive oil.
Gently toss the quinoa together with the bell pepper, cucumber, almonds, & cilantro & pour the olive oil mixture over the quinoa.
Add salt and pepper to taste & garnish with cilantro leaves
Radio Personality, Nancy Newcomer,
Founder of “Back to the Kitchen: Healthy Living with Real Food”
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With Gratitude,
Nancy Newcomer
Founder, Back to the Kitchen: Healthy Living with Real Food