Delicious Quinoa- the miracle food

Here's the recipe I promised you. May I introduce you to the apricot quinoa salad!
Quinoa is one of the most nutritious grains you can eat. It’s a complete protein and high in calcium and iron.

This is a delicious version of the salad my colleague brought or our office pot luck... and it keeps on being replicated and the recipe requested everywhere it travels.

 Here's the recipe. Try it, I know you'll like it!

 Apricot Quinoa Salad

Salad Ingredients:

2 cups stock

1 cup quinoa

½ cup chopped snow peas

½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

¼ finely chopped red onion

¼ cup raisins

¼ cup finely chopped dried apricots

¼ cup toasted slivered almonds

¼ cup chopped basil or parsley

Dressing Ingredients:

5 tsp raspberry vinegar

5 tsp orange juice concentrate

4 tsp honey

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp finely chopped garlic

Directions:

Bring the stock to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Remove from the heart and let sit for about 10 minutes fluff with a fork, let cool and place in a serving bowl.

Add the snow peas, red bell pepper, onions, raisins, apricots, almonds and basil.

Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the quinoa mixture and stir to combine.

Makes 6 servings:

Calories per serving: 225

Protein 7g

Carbohydrates 38g

Fibre 4g

Fat 6g