QUINOA WITH VEGETABLES MEDITERRANEAN STYLE

QUINOA WITH VEGETABLES MEDITERRANEAN STYLE

    2 cups cooked quinoa

    1/2 large yellow onion, diced

    1 cup chopped broccoli

    ½ cup chopped mushrooms

    ½ cup chopped green beans

    3 garlic cloves, minced

    2 tablespoons olive oil

    1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

    6 ounces crumbled feta cheese

    1 can cannoli beans

    DRESSING

    1  teaspoon Dijon mustard

    2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

    1/8 cup olive oil

     2 teaspoons minced dill

    1 lemon juiced

    1/2 – ¼  teaspoon salt  yr choice

     Black pepper 

Cook one cup quinoa in 2 cups of water or vegetable stock.  Fluff and set aside.

In a large saucepan, as the quinoa cooks, add the oil and then the broccoli, green beans, garlic and onion and sauté until crispy tender.       

Mix the dressing into the vegetables, toss in the beans and quinoa.  Warm a few moments more.

Dress  : Add a dallop of Greek plain yogurt and serve hot or cold.

TIPS:

·        I used Broccoli and green beans but spinach would be a great substitute.

·        Add shredded chicken  

Added Chicken

·        Add dashes of hot sauce

As always be your own Creative Dump Cook and change this recipe to what YOU have on hand!