Quinoa With Pistachios, Parsley And Mint

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a small skillet, toss pistachios over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, or until fragrant and golden brown.
• 2 transfer to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly. chop them and set aside.
• 3 in heavy saucepan over medium heat, toast the quinoa until it is light brown and begins to pop (about 3 minutes).
• 4 stir in salt and 2 cups of water.
• 5 cover. bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
• 6 transfer the quinoa to a serving bowl and allow to cool.
• 7 add parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and mint to the cooled quinoa. stir in the pistachios.
• 8 let stand for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
• 9 adjust seasonings, adding more lemon juice if necessary.