Warm Quinoa Salad

 

Ingredients * 1 cup of quinoa, rinsed * 2 cups of water or stock * 1 medium onion, chopped * 3 cloves garlic, chopped * 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil * 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) * 1 tomato, seeds and excess pulp removed, chopped * 1 can adzuki beans, rinsed well * 4 TBS lemon juice * 3 TBS olive oil * 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce * 1 avocado, cubed * 1 TBS chopped pumpkin seeds * Unrefined sea salt and pepper, to taste

Directions Combine rinsed quinoa, water, onion, garlic, and a little salt in medium saucepan and turn heat to high. Bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat to low, and simmer gently for about 15 minutes. Fluff with fork and transfer to a bowl. Add chopped herbs, tomato, rinsed adzuki beans, 2 TBS lemon juice, 1 TBS olive oil, salt and pepper.

Toss romaine and avocado in rest of lemon juice and 2 TBS olive oil. Season with salt and cracked black pepper. Serve quinoa on bed of salad greens. Sprinkle with chopped pumpkin seeds.You can read more The diet solution program click here!