Quinoa cooks exactly like white rice and when spices are added at the beginning of the cooking process, they are infused into the grains. Combining whole grains and legumes creates a dish with all the essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. The spinach, cabbage, celery, green onions and parsley add a variety of vegetables while the almonds bring a crunch to this delicious salad.

Learning Objectives

Learn how to cook and add spice to whole grains and combine them with legumes.

Substitutions (optional)

Substitute chopped dried apricots or dried cranberries for the raisins. Substitute chopped red onion for the sliced green onions. Substitute pomegranate seeds for the almonds.