Quinoa With Fresh Peas
Quinoa With Fresh Peas Ingredients: 2 cup — Peas, green, raw 1 cup — quinoa, uncooked 2 cup — chicken broth, low-sodium 1/2 cup — feta cheese crumbles 2 green onions, chopped 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley Salt Pepper Olive oil Dressing: 1/3 cup — lemon juice 1/4 cup — olive oil 2 clove — garlic 1/2 teaspoon — oregano, dried 1/4 teaspoon — salt Method: In a medium pot, boil a few cups of water. Once boiling, add peas and remove from the heat. Once the peas turn bright green (maybe 1-2 minutes), rinse them in cold water, drain, and set aside. Rinse quinoa (if desired). In the same pot, bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add quinoa, cover with lid, and reduce heat. Keep the pot at a low boil for about 15 minutes, until quinoa is fully cooked. Remove from the heat and allow resting for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, and salt. Fluff rested quinoa with a fork. Add peas, vinaigrette dressing, and feta cheese and stir together. Serve warm or cold. Makes 6-8 servings.
