Simple Yet Powerful Quinoa Salad

Quinoa has been part of the Incan diet for many centuries. This activated ingredient quinoa paired with hulled hemp seeds, is a good source of plant protein and iron, potassium, magnesium, and lysine.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water or Vegetable Stock
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil (olive, coconut, avocado or sunflower)
• chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds

• Rinse the quinoa several times in a bowl of cold water to remove the Saponin, draining it each time in a fine sieve.
• Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan, then add ¼ teaspoon salt and the quinoa.
• Lower the heat, cover the pan, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the spiral of the germ is visible., 12 to 15 minutes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes. Toss with butter and season with pepper

NUTRITION FACTS

• Carbohydrates 15 g
• Fats 3 g
• Protein 8 g
• Sugar 2 g

APPROPRIATE FOR

12PM, 7PM, Energy, Focus, Relaxation