Preparation Time: 20 minutes / Cooking Time: 10 minutes / Serves 2-4
Ingredients
- 150g red quinoa
- 150g snow peas
- 150g broccoli
- 30ml lemon juice
- 50ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, diced
- 20g mint, chopped finely
- 20g flat leaf parsley, chopped finely
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Cook the quinoa as per the packet’s instructions and allow it to cool.
- While you are cooking the quinoa, place the broccoli in a steamer above the quinoa and steam for 5-7 minutes.
- Immediately remove the broccoli from the heat and place it in icy water to stop the cooking process.
- Drain the broccoli and set it aside.
- Remove the both ends of the snow peas (top and tail) and cut into 2cm chunks.
- Add the quinoa, broccoli, snow peas, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mint, parsley and salt and pepper to a bowl.
- Mix well and serve.
Notes
You can cook the quinoa in chicken or vegetable stock to add an additional depth of flavour. Also you can lightly toast a handful of slivered almonds in a dry fyring pan for about 3-5 minutes and sprinkle these on top for an extra crunch and a little more protein.