Pistachio & Dates Quinoa

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed

• 1 cup of water

• salt, to taste

• a small bunch of fresh parsley, chopped

• 5 pitted dates, chopped

• 1 1/2 teaspoon capers, chopped

• half of a lemon juice

Directions:

1. Cook your quinoa by combining quinoa with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil until cooked (about 20-25 minutes, follow box instructions).

2. Using a sharp knife, chop 1/2 cup pistachios into thin pieces. Chop the parsley, dates, and capers as well. Set aside.

3. Once the quinoa is done cooking, fluff with a fork and transfer to a mixing bowl.

4. Add the chopped pistachios, parsley, dates, and capers and combine thoroughly. Squeeze with lemon juice.