Monday, May 9, 2011

Quinoa, Brown Rice & Bean Salad

1 cup brown rice (cook in 2 cups water & set aside)
1 cup quinoa (cook in 1 cup water and set aside)
juice 2-3 lemons
6 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp tamari
1/4 cup diced red onion
3-4 green onions sliced thin into small rings
2 cloves garlic
2-3 Tbsps. chopped fresh mint
2-3 Tbsps. chopped fresh parsley
2-3 Tbsps. chopped fresh cilantro
1 can chick peas drained and rinsed
1 can kidney (or any kind of beans) drained and rinsed
1 cup edamame (cooked and shelled)..or you can buy frozen already shelled
freshly ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup toasted and chopped almonds

Can be eaten hot or cold and you can add any other kind of vegetables that you like.
Gets better with age too.

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