Cauliflower Almond Quinoa
 
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 cup red quinoa, rinsed well
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1-1.5 cups roasted cauliflower*
  • ½ cup chopped scallions
  • ⅓ cup sliced sun dried tomatoes
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a small pot, bring quinoa and vegetable broth to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with fork.
  2. While quinoa is cooking, heat oven to 350°F. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast for about 5 minutes, until golden and fragrant.**
  3. Combine all ingredients in bowl. Serve warm or cold. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
*Feel free to add more or less cauliflower. I stored the leftover cauliflower in the fridge.

**Toasting the almonds is optional, but HIGHLY recommended!
Recipe by Lenses and Lentils at https://lensesandlentils.com/cauliflower-almond-quinoa/