Quinoa Salad with Barberries & Nuts

Quinoa Salad with Barberries & Nuts is a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan main course. This recipe makes 4 servings with 459 calories, 14g of protein, and 19g of fat each. For $2.09 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only a few people made this recipe, and 9 would say it hit the spot. Head to the store and pick up slivered almonds, olive oil, slivered pistachios, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoon

Instructions

1. 1

   Put the quinoa in a sieve and rinse under running water.

2. 2

   Drain.

3. 3

   Pour the boiling water over quinoa in a medium saucepan.

4. 4

   Add salt, stir well and cook over medium-low heat until quinoa is cooked through but still has a bite in the center.

5. 5

   Drain in a sieve.Pick over the barberries, rinse in a sieve and dry on kitchen paper.While the quinoa is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan over medium heat and lightly toast the almond slivers.

6. 6

   Add the slivered pistachios, then the rest of the oil and the rinsed barberries. Cook briefly until the barberries are shiny and a little puffed.Save a tablespoon of the barberry and nut mix and a tablespoon of the chopped herbs for garnishing the finished dish.

7. 7

   Mix all of the remaining nut and barberry mix, herbs and quinoa. Return to the pot and place on low heat. Cover with a lid and cook for ten minutes or until completely heated through and steam is rising. Turn into a serving dish and fluff with a fork.

8. 8

   Add a little extra olive oil and a twist of black pepper if you wish.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the quinoa with the rest of the berry-nut mix and chopped herbs and serve on its own as a main dish or as a side dish.

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