Mediterranean Quinoa

This colourful and flavourful recipe makes an excellent side dish, and is super easy to make!  It can be enjoyed hot or cold.  Quinoa is one of the few vegetarian sources of a complete protein.  This recipe provides iron and is also a great source of vitamin C, which enhances the absorption of non-heme iron in the body.

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Ingredients:

Quinoa, cooked 2 cups 500 mL
Extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup 60 mL
Cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup 250 mL
Green onions, thinly sliced ½ cup 125 mL
Fresh oregano 2 Tbsp 30 mL
Roasted garlic, chopped 2-3 cloves 2-3 cloves
Lemon juice 1 Tbsp 15 mL
Kosher salt to taste to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste to taste

Directions:

  1. Prepare quinoa to package directions, using low sodium chicken broth in place of water.
  2. One at a time, stir tomatoes, green onions, oil, roasted garlic, oregano, and lemon juice into quinoa
  3. Eat immediately, or chill in refrigerator.

Note: couscous, kamut, buckwheat groats, or brown rice can all be substituted for quinoa, depending on taste or dietary preferences.

Makes 3 servings (179 g /serving). 1 serving = approx. 1 cup.