Fresh Quinoa with Cilantro

A healthy swap for white rice – prepared by Registered Dietitian Sina Teskey.

Ingredients

1 ½ cup Quinoa
A large handful of fresh cilantro
5 green onions
salt
pepper

Heat 3 cups of water with 1 ½ cups of quinoa unti boiling.

Cover and reduce heat to low

Cook until liquid is absorbed

Chop a large handful of cilantro and 4 to 5 green onions and add to the quinoa

Season with salt, pepper and a dash of crushed red pepper and serve hot or cold