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Red Quinoa With Mint And Pinenuts

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of red Quinoa
  • 2 cups of vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup of fresh parsley, finely snipped
  • 4 to 5 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  • 2 medium red, ripe and firm tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, slivered
  • 3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup pinenuts

Dressing

  • The juice of one lemon
  • A drizzle of red wine vinegar, to taste
  • A drizzle of olive oil, to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoons of sea salt
  • A few good grinds of fresh black pepper

Instructions

  • After your Quinoa has been very thoroughly rinsed in a strainer under running water, add it to your saucepan with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer. Let cook for 20 – 25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Set aside while you gather the rest of the ingredients.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add the Red Quinoa. Add the dressing and mix well.
  • Serve at room temperature or as a chilled side dish.