Chimichurri Quinoa with Aduki Beans

Prep time: 2 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Yields: 8 people

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2-1/4 cups water
• Pinch of sea salt
• 3 tablespoons vinegar (red wine or apple cider)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoons chili flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup cooked aduki beans
• 1 small bunch flat leaf parsley

Directions: 

1. Rinse quinoa.
2. Bring water and salt to a boil and add quinoa.
3. Simmer covered for 20 minutes or until grains are fluffy and water is absorbed.
4. Make chimichurri sauce: combine vinegar, water, garlic, chili flakes, salt, pepper and oil in a blender and pulse until well combined.
5. In a big bowl, gently mix together quinoa, chimichurri sauce and aduki beans.
6. Garnish with a few whole parsley leaves.