Pink Passion Fruit Quinoa

Pink Passion Fruit Quinoa
 
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Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup red quinoa
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 passion fruit
  • 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp. coconut sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. almonds
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh mint
  • dash of sea salt
Optional:
  • 1 acorn squash, cooked (as a serving bowl)
Instructions
  1. Bring 1½ cups of water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Rinse dry quinoa and add that to the sauce pan. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until all the water is absorbed.
  2. While quinoa cooks, cut the passion fruit in half and scoop out the insides, seeds and all. Place contents in a small bowl with balsamic and coconut sugar. Stir and set aside.
  3. Next chop pepper & almonds and place in a small skillet/frying pan. Turn heat to low and lightly sauté for 5 minutes.
  4. Next chop mint for garnish.
  5. To assemble, place quinoa in a large dish and pour in passion fruit sauce, stir well. Next add peppers and almonds and top with fresh mint and a dash of salt.
  6. Eat quinoa alone or stuff inside squash or even over a nice green salad.

 


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