Quinoa Salad with Herbs and Chili

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 medium carrot
• 3 stalks green onions
• 1 small red chili pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the 1 cup quinoa under cold water. In a small pot, combine quinoa and 2 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   While quinoa cooks, peel and grate the 1 carrot. Thinly slice the 3 green onions and the 1 red chili (remove seeds for less heat).

3. 3

   Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, toss quinoa with the grated carrot, sliced green onions, chili, and 2 cups arugula.

4. 4

   Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired, then season with salt and pepper. Toss well and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

• small pot
• fine-mesh strainer
• grater
• large bowl
• fork

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