Warm Quinoa Kale Salad

A must-share, must-make, dreamy good recipe! It doesn't sound nearly as good as it tastes! I got this from a friend on facebook, and I thanked her repeatedly.

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tablespoons olive oil- divided + a drizzle
1 3/4 cup boiling water
2-3 minced garlic cloves
4 cups lightly packed, chopped kale leaves
juice of one lemon
a handful (that's a measurement, right?!) chopped parsley
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

As usual, I can't leave a recipe alone, so some of the items above are changed out from the original recipe. And I don't know what publication it came from, so I can't give credit.

1) Dry roast the quinoa in a medium sauce pan. Toast until fragrant and golden, stirring constantly. Add boiling water, half of the olive oil, and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Then fluff with fork, cover and let it sit off heat for a few more minutes.

2) In a skillet, medium high heat, heat up the remaining olive oil. Add kale, garlic and parsley. Season to taste.
Cook a few minutes until kale is dark green and tender.

3) Mix all ingredients together in large bowl-mix in the toasted pine nuts, lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.

Serve at room temperature as a meal, or as a side dish. Excellent as cold salad next day as well!