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Quinoa Salad


Quinoa is a healthy choice for vegetarians since it is a source of complete protein. It is also easy to digest and cooks very fast (about 10 min). This is a very simple quinoa salad recipe. You can replace zucchini and bell pepper with your favorite vegetables.


Quinoa Salad
After washing quinoa, you have to boil the grains for 10-15 min.

Quinoa Salad
Saute chopped vegetables with olive oil.

Quinoa Salad
Mix everything and add lemon juice, herbs and seasoning.


Quinoa Salad

Main Ingredients:

Quinoa: 1 cup
Water: 2 cups
Zucchini: 1, chopped
Red bell pepper: 1, chopped
Olive Oil: 1+2 tbsp
Fresh lemon juice: 2 tbsp
Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp, finely chopped
Salt
Pepper

Directions:

1. Rinse quinoa by running water over grains in a pot. Drain and add two cups of water and some salt to the pot.

2. Bring the water to boil. Simmer until water is absorbed (about 10-15 min). When cooked, quinoa will be translucent. Set aside.

3. In a frying pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add chopped bell pepper and saute for 5 min on medium-high heat. Add chopped zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and saute for 5 more min. Mix them with quinoa grains.

4. Add olive oil, lemon juice and parsley. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the lemon juice and seasoning.

Published on November 1, 2009
Herbs & Spices in this Recipe:

Parsley
Parsley

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Mushroom and Spinach Quiche Recipe
Mushroom and Spinach Quiche

       
Servings
 
2-4
Easiness
 
Easy
Prep Time
 
5 min
Cook Time
 
15 min
Inactive Time
 
5 min
Ready in
 
25 min
5 Ratings
 
Average rating: 4.4

Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value

Calories
  337
Fat  17 g
26 %

Fiber  4.6 g
18 %

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
12 %
21 %
  Calcium
  Iron
4 %
16 %



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