
Quinoa with Avocado and Pumpkin Seeds
SERVES
4PREP TIME
10 minCOOK TIME
15 minIngredients
1 cup quinoa
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
1 avocado, sliced
Sea salt
Directions
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Rinse the quinoa thoroughly then strain. Heat the water in a saucepan and when it boils, add the quinoa. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until soft, adding more water as necessary.
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Meanwhile heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the pumpkin seeds and cook over low heat until they become fragrant and begin to change color, about 2 minutes.
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Top each serving of quinoa with slices of avocado, a tablespoon of the pumpkin seeds and olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.
