QUINOA AND TOASTED ALMOND SALAD

A super salad that will leave you feeling satisfied, happy and healthy. Great for weight loss, diabetics, pregnancy and general healthy eating.

QUINOA AND TOASTED ALMOND SALAD

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa grains (rinsed & drained)
• 120g almonds
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 yellow capsicum, ribs & seeds discarded, cut into 1cm chunks
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
• 2 chillis, chopped
• 2 tsp. chopped fresh mint
• 2 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and sliced 1cm thick
• 2 large celery stalks, diced
• 2 limes, halved
• Additional add ons (optional): top with feta or grilled chicken

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius.
2. Toast almonds until lightly browned (about 5-7 minutes – watch them carefully!). Remove from oven and set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add capsicum, garlic, spring onion, and chilli. Cook until the capsicum is tender, approximately 5 minutes.
5. Stir in quinoa, mint and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 7 minutes.
6. Stir in zucchini, cover, and cook until quinoa is tender but not mushy, 5 to 8 minutes longer.
7. Remove the saucepan from heat.
8. Stir in celery, almonds, and remaining oil.
9. Divide into 4 containers and refrigerate once cooled slightly.
10. Squeeze lime over salad to serve.

Yum!