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3-14 Grilled Zucchini Quinoa

You will want your timer handy for this recipe =)

First, bring to a boil and let simmer on low for 15 minutes
1 c quinoa
2 c water

While quinoa is simmering, bring to a gentle boil:
3 eggs
water -enough to cover them in the pan
When at a gentle boil, turn off heat and let sit for 7 minutes (ONLY 7)
Then immerse eggs in the ice water you have sitting waiting for them

Toss together:
1 large zucchini cut into 3/4 inch coins
couple pinches of salt
drizzled generously with olive oil
Then place on cookie sheet and put in oven on middle rack to grill or broil about 5 minutes
then remove and turn zucchini over and cook 5 more minutes
Watch your oven as they all cook differently
(If someone has a grill, that would be even better)

Make dressing by blending together:
1 large ripe avocado, mashed to cream
juice of 1 lime or lemon
1/4 c lightly packed cilantro
1 clove garlic
1/4 c plain yogurt
3/4 c water
1/2 t salt
Set aside

Now its time to peel the eggs and cut each into quarters or if you have an egg slicer, slices
Assemble the salad by tossing the quinoa with 2/3 of the dressing
Top it with the zucchini and
1/4 c pine nuts
1/4 c feta
garnish with some fresh cilantro
Drizzle with the rest of the dressing if desired

This recipe is from 101cookbooks.com
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