The Quinoa Recipe To Indulge In
Cranberry Quinoa Salad Is Loaded With Micronutrients
Meal Prepared by: In Corpore Sano
Why Quinoa Is Amazingly Great For You & Your Kids
Quinoa is a great source for Protein, Calcium, Iron. It contains almost perfect balance of all 8 Essential amino acids (“essential” means that humans cannot produce it in the body) needed for tissue development.
Quinoa is high in Lysine and Cystine amino acids which are the building blocks of protein.
FACT: Approximately 4 oz/day of quinoa (~1/2 cup) will provide a child’s protein needs for one day.
- 2 tablespoons Organic Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cold-Pressed
- 1 cup Organic Quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 / 2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 / 2 teaspoon Organic 100% Certified Organic Sage
- 1 / 3 cup Organic Dried Cranberries
- 1 / 4 cup pecans, chopped, toasted
- 1 cup Eden Foods Cannellini Beans Organic, grated
- 1 / 2 teaspoon orange peel, grated
- 1 / 4 cup parsley, freshly chopped
- • In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat.
- • Cook quinoa in oil 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned.
- • Stir in broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
- • Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
- • In a separate saucepan, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Cook onions, garlic and sage in oil for about five minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are crisp-tender and then remove from heat.
- • Stir in cooked quinoa and all remaining ingredients except the parsley.
- • Just before serving, sprinkle with the freshly chopped parsley.
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• Cranberry & Apricot Chutney
• Cranberry Recipes for Thanksgiving
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21 thoughts on “Cranberry Quinoa Salad. Add Protein, Essential Amino Acids, And Calcium to Your Diet!”
Now this is something I would love!! Big fan of quinoa for years and love finding new ways to eat it. This is something that I would eat just the salad or as a side dish.
I was just thinking I haven’t made quinoa in a while. This is the perfect recipe to try. It looks scrumptious.
I would love to try this recipe, I am new to quinoa and I love cranberries.
I never really had a taste of quinoa but I hear all about it in some recipe – I guess it is time I make a taste of it haha!
I’ve had quinoa in a dish before with mandarin oranges, and that was so good. I’d love to try a recipe that had dried cranberries in it. I’ll be Pinning this for later!
I not only love the healthy, fresh ingredients in this quinoa salad, but the vibrant colors as well. We eat with our eyes first and this dish is love at first site. I have a BBQ to go to on the weekend, guess what I am bringing!
I don’t eat quinoa nearly enough. It is so easy to prepare and OH SO YUMMY!
This sounds like a delicious quinoa salad! I’ve only tried quinoa a few different ways so I’m excited to try this!
Now there’s a use for quiona that I can get behind. That sounds amazing and I do love cranberries.
I love cranberries and quinoa. I never thought about mixing the two together. I love this. Printing it now.
I picked up some Quinoa just the other day in hopes of making some cool recipes with it. This sounds perfect, thank you.
I have never cooked with quinoa before, but your dish looks very healthy and delicious! I have shared it with a friend and hope we will make it together!
I love quinoa… very healthy, high in fiber and protein. perfect for vegan
That salad looks so tasty! I love Quinoa and I’m definitely trying this. Thanks for the recipe.
I pinned this. I am so in love with quinoa. It’s just such a super food.
I have never tried Quinoa, but have been trying to eat healthier. I need way more protein in my diet.
Great protein packed recipe. I love trying new things. I have new tried Cannellini Beans before. I will have to see if I can find them around here.
This is a great recipe. I keep hearing about Quinoa, but I never know what to do with it.
This sounds and looks delicious! I haven’t tried quinoa before, but this is making me really want to go for it!
Thanks for sharing at Tiny Tip Tuesday!
I am going to try this one next time. I just linked up my Mango Quinoa Salad which was so delish, I now want the cranberry salad you made!
This looks delicious and good for you. I have made something similar but you have a new twist, love it. I am adding this to my menu this week. Thank you for Linking up on our Virtual BBQ. I am pinning you recipe! Thanks again. http://kelleysnutrition.blogspot.com/2012/06/healthy-virtual-bbq-link-up-your.html