Orange-Cilantro Quinoa Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup quinoa, uncooked, rinsed thoroughly
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 cup scallion, sliced
1 -2 teaspoon gingerroot, freshly grated
1/2 cup orange juice, fresh
1/3 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped

Preparation

Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add quinoa; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until quinoa is translucent and tender, about 15 to 17 minutes. Drain off any remaining liquid.
While quinoa cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add carrot, scallions and ginger (use an amount to your own personal liking, starting with less and adding more if needed); cook over medium heat, stirring, until carrots are crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Stir in quinoa; cook, stirring, until well mixed.
Remove from heat; stir in orange juice and cilantro and serve. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.