This Quinoa Salad with Peach, Herbs and Pecans makes a great side dish with grilled meat or fish and a satisfying vegan main dish.
Prep Time6 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 2people
Author: Marinka
Ingredients
1/2cupquinoa
1cupwateror stock
1teaspoonolive oil+ a few drops
1/4onion
1clove garlicor 1 teaspoon of garlic paste
1peach
1/4cupparsleychopped
1/4cupcilantrochopped
1tablespoonsmintchopped
1/4cuppecans chopped
1/2lemonjuice only
salt and pepper
Instructions
Start with toasting the quinoa, it enhances the flavor. Drizzle a few drops of olive oil in a pan, add the quinoa and cook for about 4-6 minutes on medium high heat. Keep swirling the pan to make sure the quinoa does not burn. The quinoa will become slightly darker/warmer in color and a nutty aroma will arise from you pan.
Add the water and a pinch of salt to the pan and cook for about 15-20 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and let stand for 5 more minutes, covered. Uncover and fluff the quinoa gently with a fork. Allow to cool just a little bit.
While the quinoa is cooking do the following:
1. Chop the onion, mince the garlic and cook it in a teaspoon of olive oil until translucent and fragrant.
2. Wash the peach and cut in into slices and the slices into smaller pieces (seize of your liking).
3. Chop the herbs fine and the pecans coarse.
Mix quinoa with onion, herbs,peaches, pecans and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.