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Recipe: Protein-Packed Grain Salad

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Serves 6-8

Perfect to make ahead of time and keep in the fridge. You’ll have a little extra on hand for a quick and easy side in case you need one!

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup brown rice

  • ¼ cup red rice

  • ¼ cup quinoa, rinsed

  • ½ can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 2 roasted red peppers, chopped (jar)

  • 8 marinated artichoke hearts, chopped (from a jar)

  • 1 medium handful of parsley, chopped

  • ¼ cup pine nuts, roasted

  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Combine the brown and red rice together in a medium-size pot with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.

  2. Cook for 15 minutes and then add the quinoa and another cup of water. Cook for another 10 minutes or so. You may need to add another ¼ cup of water.

  3. Once the grains are cooked, remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

  4. Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and mix well. 

  5. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  6. Enjoy!

Photo Credit: Canva by vm2002

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