Name: Quinoa and Browned Onion Salad with Apples
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water 500 mL; 1/2 cup dried quinoa 125 mL; 1/4 cup 1 oz/28 g pecan pieces 60 mL; 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp (5 mL canola oil, divided 15 mL); 1 cup finely chopped red onions 250 mL; 1 cup finely chopped Granny smith apple 250 mL; 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries 60 mL; 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 30 mL; 1 Tbsp pourable sugar substitute 15 mL; 1/2 tsp orange zest 2 mL (1/4 tsp salt 1 mL); 1/8 tsp dried red pepper flakes .5 mL

Quinoa and Browned Onion Salad with Apples

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

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Servings

Ingredients

2 cups water 500 mL
1/2 cup dried quinoa 125 mL
1/4 cup 1 oz/28 g pecan pieces 60 mL
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp 5 mL canola oil, divided 15 mL
1 cup finely chopped red onions 250 mL
1 cup finely chopped Granny smith apple 250 mL
1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries 60 mL
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 30 mL
1 Tbsp pourable sugar substitute 15 mL
1/2 tsp orange zest 2 mL 1/4 tsp salt 1 mL
1/8 tsp dried red pepper flakes .5 mL

Instructions

Preparation

1 Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered tightly, 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.2 Drain in a fine-mesh sieve and run under cold water to cool quickly, shaking off excess liquid.3 Meanwhile, heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add nuts and cook 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet and set aside.4 Heat 1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil in the skillet, tilting to coat bottom lightly. Add onions and cook 8 minutes or until richly browned, stirring frequently. 5 Remove from heat and set aside on a dinner plate in a thin layer to cool quickly, about 4 minutes.6 Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Add quinoa, onions, and nuts, tossing gently, yet thoroughly, until well blended.
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