Rustic Quinoa and Yam Salad

Recipe Source: The Garden of Vegan p.95 (Buy this book! It's great!)

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 yams, chopped
2 tblspns olive oil
1 medium bell pepper
1 tsp cumin
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tblspns lemon juice
1 tblspn maple syrup
1 tblspn Braggs

♥ Put water and quinoa in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 mins.
♥ Meanwhile, steam (or boil) the chopped yams until just soft enough for your liking. Set aside.
♥ Put onion, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and pepper in a large frying pan and sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the yams and sauté until they pick up the flavors of the onion mixture.
♥ After quinoa is done, drain any excess water and combine quinoa, onion mixture, yams, lemon juice, cilantro, maple syrup, and Braggs in a large bowl. Serve chilled or at room temperature.