Title: Quinoa Nirvana: A Healthy and Savory Quinoa Recipe Delight
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium-sized sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium-sized carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 a red onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
- In a large salad bowl, mix together the sweet potato cubes, chopped carrot, and onion. Drizzle olive oil over the veggies and season them with salt and pepper. Toss everything together, then spread the veggies out on a baking sheet. Roast the vegetables in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through for even roasting.
- While the veggies are roasting, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Typically, this involves bringing the broth to a boil and then adding the quinoa, then reducing heat to low, covering the pot, and letting the quinoa simmer for about 15 minutes.
- After the quinoa is cooked and the veggies are roasted, add the quinoa and veggies together in the salad bowl along with the spinach and dried cranberries.
- Heat a small frying pan over medium heat, then add the sliced almonds and toast them, shaking the pan occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until they become fragrant and golden brown. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the quinoa and veggie mixture in the salad bowl.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the garlic-lemon dressing over the salad, and toss everything together until well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Your colorful and savory Quinoa Nirvana salad is ready to be enjoyed! You can serve this dish as a main course, alongside grilled chicken or fish, or as a hearty side dish for dinner. Perfect for a nutritious and tasty meal that everyone will love!
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Enjoy this flavorful and wholesome dish, and savor the nourishing power of quinoa in every bite!
