Ingredients 

1 cup organic quinoa
2 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup organic pepitas (roasted) 
2 green onion/shallots, finely sliced
½-1 red capsicum, diced 
1/2 cup fresh basil, julienned
10 med size, sun-dried tomatoes, finely sliced
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
Pinch organic cayenne pepper
Salt and cracked pepper to taste

Method  

Dry roast the organic quinoa grain in a saucepan, stirring constantly over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it just becomes aromatic.  Be careful not to let it burn.

Add the water and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.  The water will be absorbed, but if cooked before the water is absorbed, then drain in a colander. Allow to cool (place in fridge if necessary).

Dry roast the organic pepitas in a sauté pan over medium heat until fragrant. This takes about 3 minutes. Remove from heat when the pepitas start to pop. 

Toss all the ingredients together & enjoy

Serves 6-8 as an accompaniment

This recipe was kindly given to us by Tawnya & Victor at Victors Food. http://www.victorsfood.com.au/

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