Stone-fruit Quinoa
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup of quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 nectarine (white or yellow), thinly sliced (or chopped)
  • 1 plum or pluot, thinly sliced (or chopped)
  • 1 cup cherries (pitted & halved)
  • 3 figs, thinly slice
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • ¼ cup of mint leaves, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • Queso fresco
Instructions
  1. Place rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Fluff quinoa with a fork, place in a medium bowl, and and let cool.
  3. Once cooled, mix in sliced nectarines, plums, cherries, figs, spinach, and mint leaves.
  4. Crumble queso fresco and gently toss into quinoa.
  5. Garnish with more fresh mint and serve.
Notes
I didn't do a dressing with this dish. I really found I didn't need it. But if you want some extra tang, I'd suggest using something very light like a champagne vinaigrette.
Recipe by Six Snippets at https://www.sixsnippets.com/stone-fruit-quinoa-summer-daze/