Minted Quinoa with Pine Nuts

Serves 4 to 6
Time 20 min

If you haven't been properly introduced to quinoa, here's your chance. This complete protein is delicate and flavorful, with a slight crunch. Here, we use mint to add bright flavor and color.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 cupquinoa
    1 cupsmall cauliflower florets
    1/2 cuppine nuts, lightly toasted
    3green onions, thinly sliced
    3 tablespoonschopped fresh mint
    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
    1/2fine sea salt, plus more to taste
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Rinse quinoa well. 


Place quinoa, cauliflower and 2 cups water in a sauce pan, cover, and bring to a boil. 


Season with salt, cover, and reduce heat to low. 


Simmer until all liquid has been absorbed and quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. 


Gently fold in pine nuts, green onions, mint and olive oil. 


Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. 


Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

230

Total Fat

10g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

290mg

Total Carbohydrate

31g

Dietary Fiber

9g

Total Sugars

1g

Protein

6g

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