So, I'm trying to reduce the amount of meat i cook at home.

I learned that quinoa has lots of protein.

So, i made up this recipe, and i think it turned out pretty good. If you make adjustments if you try it, let me know...

Quinoa and Basil Salad
(You may want to cut this recipe in half)

Cook in rice cooker:

14 oz (2 1/3 C) quinoa
4 2/3 C water


Toast:

1 ½ C pine nuts


Add:

½ C olive oil plus 2 medium garlic cloves, minced – combined to distribute garlic

2 t sea salt
2 medium red onions, diced
2 med tomatoes, diced
2T minced Italian parsley
1T minced chives

¼ C olive oil + enough basil to make ¾ C puree combined


Toss everything together once quinoa has cooled down to room temperature

Eat warm or at room temperature