Quinoa with Almonds

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is an ancient grain that contains more high-quality protein than any other grain. It has a delicious nutty flavor.

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Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups organic quinoa
• 1/2 cup minced shallots
• 1 cup organic bell peppers, seeded and chopped (use combination of green, red, and yellow)
• 4 Tbsp (2 oz) butter, softened
• 2 tsp sea salt, or more to taste
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1¼ cups Sunridge Farms or Woodstock Farms Organic Raw Supreme Almonds, coarsely chopped and toasted
• 1 cup Sunridge Farms or Woodstock Farms Organic Dried Apricots, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, bring water to boil. Stir in quinoa and cover the pot. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let quinoa remain in the covered pot for an additional 20 minutes.

Transfer cooked quinoa into a large mixing bowl. Fluff with fork every few minutes so heat escapes (this helps prevent sticky quinoa). Let cool 15 minutes.

Sauté the shallots and bell peppers in 1 tablespoon of butter until slightly softened. Add to quinoa along with additional 3 tablespoons of butter and remaining ingredients and mix until well incorporated. Serve at room temperature. Makes 8-10 servings

Per serving: 377 calories (38% calories from fat); 17g total fat; 4g saturated fat; 14mg cholesterol; 572mg sodium; 49mg carbohydrates; 11g protein