Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • 2 cups water or broth

  • 3 scallions, sliced with root end removed

  • 1 Tbsp oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

  • 3 Tbsp mint leaves, chopped

  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, chopped

  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Rinse quinoa until the water runs clear in a fine mesh sieve, drain. 

  2. Add quinoa to a medium pot with two cups of water, salt, and rosemary and bring to a boil. 

  3. Cover and reduce heat to medium low, simmer for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed.

  4. After quinoa is cooked, place in a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Toss to combine.