Quinoa salad with currants, pistachios, red onion and mint

Indulge in a vibrant quinoa salad bursting with the flavors of sweet currants, crunchy pistachios, zesty red onion, and fresh mint. A delightful medley for your taste buds!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup dried currants
• 1 medium red onion
• 1/4 cup toasted pistachios
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped or chiffonade
• generous pinches of salt to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, mix water, quinoa, currants, and a pinch of salt. Heat until it starts boiling, then lower the heat to a simmer and cover with a small gap for steam to escape. Cook until all the water is absorbed, which should take about 15 minutes.
2. While the quinoa is cooking, finely chop the red onion. In a large pan, cook the onion in a generous amount of 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over low heat until soft and see-through, for approximately 10 minutes. Add more olive oil if necessary to avoid the onions from browning.
3. Coarsely chop the pistachios. Once the onions are cooked, add the pistachios to the pan.
4. Once the quinoa is ready, combine it with the onions and pistachios in the pan. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt as needed. Add mint, mix, and serve!

Summary:

• Calories: 1247 kcal
• Fat: 58 g
• Protein: 33 g
• Carbs: 156 g
• Potassium: 1738 mg
• Magnesium: 404 mg