Quinoa with Peppery Watercress, Pears, and Pomegranate
 
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Recipe shared with us for Thanksgiving by Whole Foods Market. The pears and pomegranate add bright seasonal flavors to this warm winter dish, while watercress adds a natural peppery contrast.
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bunch watercress, stems removed and leaves sliced (about 1-1/2 cups packed leaves)
  • 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch chunks
  • ½ cup pomegranate arils (seeds)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice (see note in post above)
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Instructions
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water and drain.
  2. Combine the water and quinoa in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until quinoa is tender and all the water is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Place the cooked quinoa in a large bowl with the watercress, pear chunks, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, juice, and vinegar. Stir to combine, then serve.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/?p=184814