aotr34   April 5, 2016   Comments Off on
Kale, Quinoa, and Pomegranates


The ingredients in this fresh salad are all nutritional powerhouses. Made with fresh herbs, this light and tasty salad will become a staple.


Servings: 4 | Prep time: 20 min | Cook time: 30 min

INGREDIENTS


1/2 cup red quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, halved and sliced
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 ounces baby kale
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest

DIRECTIONS

Prepare the quinoa according to package directions.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the onions. Sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, salt and pepper and continue to sauté the onions until they become golden, about 20 minutes.
Add the baby kale and cook for a couple of minutes until the kale is wilted. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
Combine the onions and kale with the quinoa. Toss together with the pomegranate seeds, mint, parsley and lemon juice. Garnish with the lemon zest and serve.
Kale, Quinoa, and Pomegranates



1/2 cup red quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, halved and sliced
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 ounces baby kale
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest