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quinoa garden

(2 ratings)
MelBelle avatar
Recipe by
Melanie B
@MelBelle
Kennesaw, GA

This was my first attempt at using quinoa. I really like it and it is very easy to prepare. Look for more recipes to follow.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For quinoa garden

  • QUINOA
  • 1 c
    quiona uncooked
  • 2 c
    stock or water (your choice)
  • THE GARDEN
  • 1/2
    red bell pepper
  • 1/2
    orange bell pepper
  • 1/2
    yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2
    english cucumber
  • 1 lg
    carrots, grated
  • 1/2
    jalapenos, fresh
  • 1/2
    jicama, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp
    cilantro, fresh
  • DRESSING
  • 1/2 lg
    lemon juice, fresh
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    olive oil

How To Make quinoa garden

  • 1
    Cook the quinoa in the 2 cups of stock or water. Your choice. Add both to a pan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for @ 10 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  • 2
    Chop all the veggies into bite sized pieces. I left the cilantro leaves in tact and just pulled them from the stems. I guesstimated 4T. It was just a handful.
  • 3
    Add everything into a bowl and toss. Add a lemon juice and a good drizzle of olive oil. Toss again. Chill and enjoy.
  • 4
    as 4 servings: 219 calories 41 carbs 3 fat 9 protein 6 fiber
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