| 13 | 40 | 162 |
| Ingredients | Minutes | Calories |
| Prep | Cook | Servings |
| 15 min | 25 min | 8 |
| 1 1/2 cup | Quinoa, uncooked (rinsed several times) |
| 3 cup | Water (or vegetable broth, or a combination) |
| 1 cup | Green peas, raw (or frozen and then defrosted) |
| 1 cup | Broccoli, raw |
| 1 cup | Asparagus |
| 1 cup | Green/yellow string beans, raw |
| 1/2 cup | Red onion |
| 1 cup | Cherry Tomatoes (optional) |
| 1/2 cup whole | Black olives (chopped, optional) |
| 2 tbsp | Dill, fresh (chopped) |
| 2 tbsp | Parsley, fresh (chopped) |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Black pepper |
Rinse quinoa well (quinoa tastes bitter if not well rinsed). Bring 3 cups water or broth to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa and bring back to boil. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes until liquid is well absorbed. Transfer to large bowl and allow to cool. Add veggies to quinoa and toss well with approved dressing, dill, parsley, salt and pepper. Chill before serving.
| Grain | 1.6 |
| Meat Alternative | 0.2 |
| Vegetables | 1.3 |
