Recipe

Zesty Quinoa With Broccoli And Cashews Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Darbar / All my dishes 2 years, 4 months ago Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a high-protein, gluten-free ancient grain that cooks much like rice and has a texture similar to couscous. Combined with lemon, onion, wine, cashews and sun-dried tomato, you'll enjoy a carnival of flavors and textures... More Prep:20m Cook:15m Servings:4	Darbar
	quinoa broccoli cashew vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 medium red onion, finely diced

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned or chopped

1/2 cup vegetable broth

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup quinoa

1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

1 cup broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

1/2 cup roasted cashew pieces

2 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan and sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable stock, wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil.

Stir in the quinoa and salt. Reduce heat, and simmer covered about 20 minutes. Add the broccoli on top and simmer an additional 5 to 6 minutes.

Remove from heat, toss gently until combined. Add ground pepper and additional salt, if desired, to taste.

Garnish with cashews and scallions before serving.

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