Mmmm, Quinoa. A super-grain of sorts, it is actually a seed, with its south american ancestral roots dating back as long as man has been cultivating the land. Quinoa is very high in fiber and is a complete protein, meaning it containts all nine essential amino acidswhich are acids that the human body must rely on to get from a food source.

Difficulty: Moderate

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1 c. Quinoa
• 1 1/2 TBSP Curry Powder
• 2 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 White Onion, diced small
• 1 Serrano Chile, seeded and minced
  
• 1 Apple, julienned
• 3/4 c. Almonds, toasted, slightly chopped or smashed
• 2 heads Endive, rinsed, dried and thinly sliced
• 2 TBSP Italian Parsley, chopped
• 1 TBSP Cilantro, chopped
• 2 tsp Braggs Liquid Aminos
• Avocado Oil or Grapeseed Oil
• Sea Salt
• Freshly Ground Pepper

Preparation

Heat larger pot on mediu-high. Add about a tablespoon of oil to the pan and begin by sweating the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the serrano chili and cook 2 minutes. Add the curry powder, cook another minute and add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and stir in quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to low and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Fork the quinoa to fluff it up a bit, allow to cool slightly.

Add the apples, almonds, endive, herbs, a drizzle of avocado oil, and check the seasoning. Enjoy!

-kw