Quinoa Couscous

Quinoa Couscous

Quinoa couscous a tasty and enjoyable meal !

1 cup uncooked Quinoa

One medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced

1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

1/2 cup pitted black cured olives, like kalamata or nicoise

4 oz cup crumbled feta cheese

1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained and rinsed (optional)

Directions

To prepare the Quinoa, bring 2 cups cold water to a boil in a medium/2 qt. sauce pan.

Add one cup uncooked Quinoa, bring back to a boil, cover and simmer over medium heat about 12 minutes or until the Quinoa completely absorbs the liquid.

Remove from heat, fluff, and let stand for 15 minutes, or until cooled.

While the Quinoa is cooking, in a large glass bowl prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the water, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano and olive oil.

Add the Quinoa and remaining ingredients (cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, feta cheese, garbanzo beans/chickpeas) and mix until the Quinoa is thoroughly coated with the dressing. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Chill and serve.

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
1/4 cup water
Juice of 1 whole lemon (or about 3 TBS)
1 TBS dried Greek oregano
1 clove fresh minced garlic
2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Try serving with roast chicken

By www.foodamentalists.co.uk