Quinoa is known as one of the healthiest foods you can incorporate into your diet. Some even rave so much about its impressive nutritional powers that they have dubbed it a superfood. This healthy recipe is a fast and easy way to put a new and delicious twist on quinoa. This is a light yet surprisingly filling dish that would make for a great lunch, late afternoon/evening snack or pre-dinner appetizer (depending on the portion size). It is filled with nutritious and flavor-packed veggies, and it is also quick to prepare.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 10-12 kalamata olives, diced
- 4-5 sprigs fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 10 fresh basil leaves, rolled into a log and sliced
- 1 cup feta, crumbled
- Salt and Pepper
Directions:
- Boil water. Add quinoa and stir. When it returns to a boil, cover and let simmer on low heat until cooked — about 15 minutes.
- While the quinoa is cooking, make sure the tomatoes, olives, oregano, parsley, and basil are prepped, cut, and ready to go. Combine the first four ingredients, but leave the basil out to the side.
- When the quinoa is cooked, add the oil, tomatoes, and herbs (except the basil!). Stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Top with basil and and feta, and serve.
This salad would also make a great side dish for your healthy meal of fish, chicken or other protein.
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