Warm Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds

• 1 1/2 c. quinoa
• 2 1/2 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil
• 1 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
• 2 green onions
• 1/4 c. sliced natural almonds

1. In 12-inch skillet, toast quinoa on medium 5 minutes or until fragrant and golden, stirring frequently.
2. Stir 2 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt into toasted quinoa; heat to boiling on high.
3. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 to 17 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
4. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together soy sauce, rice vinegar, oil, ginger, green onions, and remaining 1 tablespoon water.
5. Transfer quinoa to large serving bowl.
6. Stir in soy sauce mixture until quinoa is evenly coated.
7. Sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.Nutritional information is based on a 3/4-cup serving.

quinoa, water, salt, soy sauce, rice vinegar, asian sesame oil, ginger, green onions, natural almonds

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/quinoa-salad-toasted-almonds-ghk0208 (may not work)