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Tomato Basil Quinoa Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons diced red onion, optional
4-5 leaves fresh basil, chiffonade cut
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar (I used rice vinegar, but sherry or red wine is fine, too)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Rinse quinoa by placing into a fine-mesh strainer and allowing tap water to rinse; set aside.
Measure 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt into a saucepan, add quinoa. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed.
Fluff with a fork and place into a serving bowl. While quinoa cooks, slice tomatoes in half and combine with diced onion, if using. Prepare vinaigrette by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil and vinegar. Once quinoa has been placed into serving bowl, immediately pour on vinaigrette; mix to coat well. Add tomato-onion mixture, along with basil chiffonade.
Stir gently, taste for seasoning, and serve immediately.

 

 

 

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