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Quinoa with
Green Onions and Cashews
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) quinoa
- 1/4 tsp (2 ml)
salt
- 1 fresh
basil leaf, torn, OR a few flakes of dry basil
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) lemon
juice
- 1/2 tsp
(3 ml) dry cilantro leaves
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) cumin
- 1/4 tsp (2 ml)
turmeric
- 2
green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cashews,
toasted
Bring a cup (240 ml) of water to a boil, add the
quinoa and salt, cover and lower heat. Cook for 12-14 minutes and allow to cool
to room temperature.
To toast the cashews, place in a non-stick pan over
medium heat for 3-4 minutes and allow to cool.
Combine the basil, lemon juice,
cilantro leaves, cumin and turmeric and mix with the cooled quinoa. Serve at
room temperature, topped with the green onions and toasted cashews. Serves
2.
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