Quinoa is very versatile and so easy to prepare. The seed of a goosefoot plant, it is considered to be a complete protein containing all 8 essential amino acids and albumin. Because quinoa has a nutty flavor, I decided it would combine well with fruit.
Serves 6-8
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes + 1 hour to chill
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Heat oil in skillet on medium high and add quinoa to toast about 2-3 minutes. Add water and juice and bring to a boil, cover, then reduce the heat to simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and add dried cranberries,cinnamon and salt. Recover and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Add mango and celery and gently combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Serve over mixed salad greens or arugula.
Cooking Wiser:
To save time, keep a supply of cooked quinoa in refrigerator, add to your favorite recipe. Follow package directions for cooking
Make it your own:
Add sliced almonds and peaches or pineapple. Diced apples and walnuts are also a good choice.