Gluten Free Vegan Living

Quinoa Recipes are my favorite.  If you have been reading my blog regularly, you probably already know that.  And I LOVE this post because the author loves Quinoa as much as I do!!

Here is what she says about Quinoa:  “I’ve grown to love- even crave– quinoa’s distinct smoky-nutty flavor. More assertive than rice or oatmeal, the taste of quinoa gives gluten-free baked goods and grainy side dishes a certain je ne sais quoithat feels nourishing, healthy, and satisfying all at once. In a very understated, happy blue skies kind of way, I mean.”

WOW!  Isn’t that great?!!  But read on for the recipe ingredients:

Quinoa Recipe with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Leeks and Slivered Almonds

 

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
Sea salt, to taste
1 leek, washed, trimmed, sliced
1 lb. Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed, halved (or quartered, if large)
1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds
1/4 cup plump golden raisins, packed
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons golden balsamic vinegar
Sea salt, to taste
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried dill

To serve:

2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste