Lemon Quinoa Salad Recipe
From mystic_river1 14 years ago
- 15 minutes to make
- Serves 6
Quinoa (keen-wa) is a delicious, healthy, low fat alternative to rice or pasta. It is packed with more protein than any other whole grain and goes well with meat, fish or vegetables. From the Jefferson Hospital: Diabetic Recipe - Heart Healthy Recipe - Gluten Free Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa shopping list
- 2 cups water shopping list
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest shopping list
- Lemon juice from 2 lemons shopping list
- 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped shopping list
- 1/4 medium red onion, chopped shopping list
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped shopping list
- 1 tsp olive oil shopping list
How to make it
- Rinse quinoa in clean water and drain. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, and add in rinsed quinoa. Simmer for about 15 minutes until all water is absorbed. Quinoa should emit a small tail and become tender. Add remaining ingredients to the quinoa, and refrigerate for one half hour before serving.
- Nutrition facts (per serving): Calories: 99; Fat: 1g; Saturated fat: 0; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 60mg; Carbohydrates: 18g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 3g
The Rating
Reviewed by 5 people-
My family and I love quinoa and it's so beneficial. Lovely recipe and high 5.
chacha
in New York loved it
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