QUINOA WITH BROCCOLI & CASHEWS

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ZESTY QUINOA WITH BROCCOLI & CASHEWS 

1 clove garlic, minced
¼ meduim red onion, finely diced
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned or chopped
¼ cup vegetable broth
½ dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup Quinoa
¼ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
¼ cup roasted cashew pieces
½ cup broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 Tblsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh ground black pepper to taste

 

Heat the olive oil over meduim heat in a saucepan and sautė the onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable stock, wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
Stir in the quinoa and salt. Reduce heat and simmer covered, about 20 minutes. Add the broccoli on top and simmer an additional 5 to 6 minutes.
Remove from heat, toss gently until combined. Add ground pepper and additional salt (if desired) to taste. Garnish with cashews and scallions before serving.

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