Middle Eastern-Inspired QUINOA RECIPE | Healthy Vegetarian & Vegan Meals

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Farro is more nutritious, while rice is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Thoroughly rinse quinoa until the water runs clear.

Soak quinoa for 30 minutes and then strain thoroughly.

Transfer quinoa to a small pot, add water, cover, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and cook quinoa for 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked, ensuring it doesn't get mushy.

Transfer cooked quinoa to a large mixing bowl and spread it out to cool completely.

Toast walnuts in a pan for 2 to 3 minutes over medium to medium-low heat, then remove from heat and let cool.

Prepare the dressing by mixing tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl.

Once quinoa is cool, add the dressing to the quinoa and mix well.

Add bell pepper, purple cabbage, cucumber, red onion, green onion, parsley, and toasted walnuts to the quinoa and mix gently.

Serve immediately.

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