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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.

Rinse the quinoa in a fine sieve for 20 seconds.

In a 1-quart saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil.

Add the quinoa and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables by combining the chopped yellow pepper, red pepper, carrot, celery, and parsley in a medium bowl.

In a blender, combine the olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, green onions, salt, and pepper. Blend for 15 seconds.

Once the quinoa is cooked, add it to the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables and toss well.

Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve over lettuce if desired.

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