Quinoa Primavera

Ingredients

• 2 large shallots, cut into half-moons
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of sugar

• 1 cup quinoa, soaked at least 2 hours or overnight, rinsed, and drained
• 2 cups frozen artichoke hearts (see note)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• ¼ teaspoon dried dill
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• ½ cup raw sunflower seeds