Quinoa Power Salad

• 1 cup Quinoa, Uncooked
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
• 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 5 whole Small Potatoes, Diced (about 2 Cups)
• 2 whole Medium Carrots, Chopped
• 1 whole Large Beet, Peeled And Diced
• 1 cup Cauliflower, Chopped
• 1/2 cups Peas
• 4 ounces, weight Goat Cheese
• 1/3 cups Slivered Almonds
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• Salt To Taste
• Pepper To Taste
• Micro Green, For Garnish

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Cook one cup of quinoa according to the package directions.
3. While the quinoa cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a frying pan large enough to accommodate all of the veggies. Saute the yellow onion and 3 cloves of garlic.
4. When the onions become translucent, add the potatoes, carrots and a little salt and pepper. Cook until they begin to soften, about 8-10 minutes, stirring often.
5. Add the beets and cauliflower and continue to stir for another 5 minutes or so and then stir in the peas.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the goat cheese. Mix in the veggies and almonds then pour the mixture into a baking pan (about 3 quart sized).
7. Toss breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon olive oil then spread over quinoa mixture. Place in oven, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
8. Serve with fresh micro greens.
9. Enjoy!

quinoa, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, green

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/salads/quinoa-power-salad/ (may not work)