If you need a refresher, quinoa's an energizing nutritional powerhouse, crammed with protein, fiber, antioxidants, omega 3 fats and a load of vitamins. Mix in a variety of spring/summer herbs, peas and fava beans and then throw in some red chili and feta for a little heat and tanginess...you'll be eating this stuff for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Well, at least until you get sick of it. Make a big bowl of the stuff and keep it in the fridge throughout the week for a quick lunch or a side with dinner. Reminds me of summertime as a child when my mom would, without fail, keep a vat of tabouleh salad in the fridge at all times. So get in the kitchen and let good food make summer's hectic schedule a little easier!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cup water
- 1/2 cup fava beans
- 1/2 cup spring pea
- 3 cup arugula
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup chopped mint
- 1/2 cup chopped scallion
- 1/2 small hot red chili pepper, thinly sliced (if desired)
- 3 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil (add a little extra if needed)
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- salt, to taste
- cracked black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Bring quinoa and water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 12 minutes. If there’s a little liquid remaining, strain quinoa and place in a mixing bowl.
- Remove fava beans from pods and blanch for 4 to 5 minutes. Plunge into ice bath, cool and remove skins.
- Blanch peas for 6 to 7 minutes until tender. Plunge into ice bath.
- Add fava beans, peas, and remaining ingredients arugula through feta cheese. Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss lightly to coat.
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