Leek and Cashew Nut Quinoa Salad
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Health Score:
8,7 / 10
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
5 min.
Preparation
ready in 25 min.
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Ingredients
for
4
- Ingredients
- 2 Tbsps olive oil
- 1 large Leek (white and light green parts thinly sliced)
- 1 ⅔ cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 cup Cashews (lightly toasted)
- 1 cup Alfalfa sprouts
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground Black pepper (to taste)
- ½ Avocado (thinly sliced)
Preparation steps
1.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.
Stir in broth and quinoa; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the broth is absorbed.
3.
Stir in cashews and sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Top with sliced avocado and serve.