Quinoa Salad
Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Serves 6
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
1 Cup uncooked green lentils
4 cups water
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup parsley,
1/2 cup scallion, chopped
1/2 cup tomato, chopped
1 red pepp pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Using a fine mesh strainer, rinse quinoa with cool water until the water runs clear.
Add rinsed quinoa, lentils to sauce pan over low heat; stir with wooden spoon until all water has evaporated and grains emit a faint, roasted aroma.
Add water and a pinch of salt; stir once to dislodge any grains that may be stuck to bottom of pan. ï‚· Cover and bring to boil.
Lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 10-15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand five minutes covered; fluff with a fork.
Combine all ingredients in bowl and serve at room temperature