Quinoa With Watercress, Pears, And Pomegranates

Name: Quinoa With Watercress, Pears, And Pomegranates
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cup water; 1 1/2 cup packed watercress leaves; 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoon pomegranate juice; 2 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

Whole Foods Market|Sept. 19, 2013 12:13 pm EST

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This dish combines quinoa with the delicious flavor combination of sweet pears, tart pomegranate seeds, and peppery watercress.

Servings

4

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cup water
1 1/2 cup packed watercress leaves
2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoon pomegranate juice
2 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

Directions

Rinse quinoa under cold running water and drain. Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until quinoa is tender and all the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Place quinoa in a large bowl with watercress, pears, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, juice, and vinegar. Stir to combine, then serve.