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QUINOA WITH POMEGRANATE AND PISTACHIO

Ingredients
(SERVES 6)
  • 2 -3 Cups Cooked Quinoa
  • Water for boiling
  • Salt and pepper, no-sodium added vegetable broth cube
  • 3 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 11/2 TBSP freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 TBSP pomegranate seeds, plus 2 TBSP for serving
  • 3 TBSP pistachios
  • 3 Scallions, chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Golden raisins
  • 1 Orange, peeled and sliced into rounds 

Directions
1 Rinse quinoa in cold water, then add to boiling water into which the vegetable cube has dissolved. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.


2 When cooked, cool quinoa and add olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings. 

3 Gently mix the pomegranate seeds, pistachios, scallions and raisins into the quinoa. Taste and adjust seasonings. 

4 Serve with sliced oranges arranged on a platter and dressed lightly with olive oil.  
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  • Welcome
  • Who is Judi?
  • It's Easy!
  • Nutrition and Complete Health
  • Personal Training and Complete Health
  • Body Renewal by Judi
  • RECIPES
    • Baked Asparagus With...
    • Balsamic Chicken
    • Cashew Creme
    • Chicken, Squash and Chickpea Stew
    • Chocolate Chia Pudding
    • Coconut Cauliflower Mash
    • Detox Smoothie
    • Everyday Smoothie
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake
    • Glazed Salmon
    • Homemade Ketchup
    • Lemon Chicken
    • Mango Tilapia
    • Medjool Date Apple Salad
    • Minimalist Black Bean Burger
    • Quinoa with Pomegranate and Pistachio
    • Tangy Salad Dressing
    • Turkey Meatloaf with Homemade Ketchup
  • ASK THE NUTRITIONIST!
    • HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT SMOOTHIE
    • DO I NEED SUPPLEMENTS?
    • WHY NOT PEANUTS?
    • WHY BE GLUTEN-FREE?
    • WHAT ABOUT COW'S MILK? PART 1
    • WHAT ABOUT COW'S MILK PART 2
    • WHY ARE CARBONATED BEVERAGES HARMFUL?
    • HOW CAN I BOOST MY METABOLISM?
    • LEARN >
      • The Myth of Willpower - NEW!
      • Alcoholic Beverages and Weight Loss
      • Glycemic Index
      • Probiotics
      • Protein and Your Body
      • Omega 3's, Omega 6's and Flaxseed
  • Testimonials
    • About "It's Easy Eating!"tm
    • About Mary
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