Quinoa with fresh peas and mint

Quinoa is a delicious, hearty, versatile ingredient that can be used instead of rice or pasta and also makes for a tasty side for any entrée. Here, it's flavored with shallots, green peas, scallions, and fresh mint leaves, celebrating all of our favorite spring produce and herbs. Be sure that you don't skip the step of rinsing the quinoa, as it gets rid of its natural coating, which can taste a little bit bitter. To make this dish into an attractive and delicious dinner, you can spoon the quinoa onto plates and then top each serving with a grilled 3-ounce salmon fillet.