Red Quinoa

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Servings:
2

Fresh apple slices add seasonal flavor to this quick-cooking and nutrient-packed grain.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion

  • ½ teaspoons coarse salt

  • 1 cup red quinoa, soaked and drained

  • 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and julienned

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add onions and salt and cook until translucent, 3 minutes.

  2. Add quinoa and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until grains have expanded and water has evaporated, 15 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat, stir in apples and lemon juice and serve.

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