Quinoa Salad with Barberries & Nuts

Quinoa Salad with Barberries & Nuts
Summary:

Quinoa Salad with Barberries & Nuts is a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan main course. This recipe makes 4 servings with 459 calories, 14g of protein, and 19g of fat each. For $2.09 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only a few people made this recipe, and 9 would say it hit the spot. Head to the store and pick up slivered almonds, olive oil, slivered pistachios, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 92%, this dish is tremendous. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Quinoa Salad with Barberries & Nuts, Quinoa Salad with Barberries & Nuts, and Quinoa Salad with Barberries & Nuts.

Dietary Info:
Dairy Free: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Vegetarian: Yes
Ingredients:
Instructions:
1. Put the quinoa in a sieve and rinse under running water.
2. Drain.
3. Pour the boiling water over quinoa in a medium saucepan.
4. Add salt, stir well and cook over medium-low heat until quinoa is cooked through but still has a bite in the center.
5. Drain in a sieve.Pick over the barberries, rinse in a sieve and dry on kitchen paper.While the quinoa is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan over medium heat and lightly toast the almond slivers.
6. Add the slivered pistachios, then the rest of the oil and the rinsed barberries. Cook briefly until the barberries are shiny and a little puffed.Save a tablespoon of the barberry and nut mix and a tablespoon of the chopped herbs for garnishing the finished dish.
7. Mix all of the remaining nut and barberry mix, herbs and quinoa. Return to the pot and place on low heat. Cover with a lid and cook for ten minutes or until completely heated through and steam is rising. Turn into a serving dish and fluff with a fork.
8. Add a little extra olive oil and a twist of black pepper if you wish.
9. Sprinkle the quinoa with the rest of the berry-nut mix and chopped herbs and serve on its own as a main dish or as a side dish.
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