Quinoa Lotus Root Salad Lotus Root

20240429 #breakfastdiary 1046, 17°C/cloudy, 21 min/workout(torn between Y and T, went with T) Superfood quinoa has a fatal flaw beyond its high GI — it sticks between your teeth, in other words it gets stuck between your teeth easily, so quinoa is a menu item to avoid at blind dates, business meetings, and the like. Simmer 1/2 cup of red quinoa with 1 cup of water, 1 [part] olive oil, and a pinch of salt over low heat. Once the water reduces, lower the heat further and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Heat olive oil in a pan and grill the lotus root. I had some leftover eggplant, so I grilled that alongside too. Plate the quinoa and top with the grilled lotus root and eggplant, vinaigrette dressing, and chopped almonds. Referenced #MyFrenchStyleSalad. One of this year's resolutions is to write a book — one breakfast book with no recipes, and another breakfast book with only recipes. For things like this, I believe you have to first blurt it out to other people (even if it ends up an empty promise) for it to actually get moving. Cheer me on!