Ever since I was little tomatoes were always around. My grandfather had a large tomato garden that my dad used to pick every summer! I have fond memories of moving the lawn, watching baseball and eating thinly sliced tomatoes with Salt & Pepper and a side of Cape Cod potato chips!!
Since I started my efforts to eat, drink and live healthier; one recipe has caught my taste buds that we've been making over and over. Laura calls it Fresh from the Garden and it's been handed down through generations in Iowa and is now making its way to the Middle East.
Fresh from the Garden
1 cup of protein packed quinoa: Nuval Score 91
3 large chopped ripe tomatoes: Nuval Score 96
1 medium diced cucumbers: Nuval Score 93
1 half a seeded yellow peppers: Nuval Score 96
5 chopped green onions: Nuval Score 100
1 medium carrot shredded: Nuval Score 99
1 quarter cup freshly cut parsley: Nuval Score 99
1 quarter cup fresh chopped basil: Nuval Score 100
6 cloves pressed garlic: Nuval Score 99
The recipe calls for the Quinoa to be boiled in one and a quarter cup of water however we mix half water and half chicken broth to add flavor, make sure to follow the cooking instructions.
Mix the vegetables together; toss with 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 4 tablespoons of red wine vinaigrette in a large bowl to create a fresh and healthy vegetable salsa. Add salt and ground pepper to taste, red pepper flakes too if you like it spicy. Let the salsa set for 15 minutes then heat up in the microwave for 5 minutes or so.
Enjoy Salsa over Quinoa for a delicious dinner... Great served cold for lunch or a quick snack too!!
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