I've started eating healthier lately and I like quinoa, but whenever I make it, it always seems a bit bland even when I dress it. Maybe I'm missing some ingredient that makes it more interesting? How do you make yours?
Quinoa on its own is pretty bland, so the trick is to cook it in broth instead of water - it completely changes the flavor without adding dressing. Then throw in stuff with character: toasted nuts, raisins, pomegranate, feta cheese, maybe some fresh herbs like mint or parsley. Even a pinch of turmeric or cumin in the cooking water makes a difference. Once you've got a solid flavor base built in, a light dressing is more than enough.
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