SOUTH AMERICA QUINOA
This is a light flavored salad that lets all the ingredients shine equally. Recommend toasting the Quinoa to get the best flavor. For those who like more spice try adding cumin and chili powder.
Provided by debbie lopez
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Place toasted Quinoa in a medium-sized pan, add the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff it with a fork. Transfer the Quinoa to a large bowl and cool to room temperature.
- 2. Sprinkle quinoa with the salt and pepper and fold in 4 tablespoons of the lemon juice and the oil. Gently fold in the cilantro and garlic.
- 3. Toss the avocado with remaining tablespoon of lemon juice.
- 4. Fold the corn, onion, (chili pepper if using) tomatoes, cucumbers and avocado into the Quinoa. Serve at room temperature.
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Nancy Anjum
[email protected]I love the versatility of this dish. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.
Olobo Titus
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Khanz Shoroh
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the quinoa and the black beans.
Aminul Aminul
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also like that it's a healthy and filling meal.
Gabriel Angel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful.
mayling Gomes
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get a healthy and filling meal on the table in a short amount of time.
Isaac Miracle
[email protected]I love the versatility of this dish. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.
Mina Gharti
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Michelle Caudill
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes. This quinoa dish definitely fits the bill.
Park Jimin
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the quinoa and the black beans.
ARSHIYA
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The quinoa was fluffy and the vegetables were flavorful.
iyed reaction
[email protected]This is my new favorite quinoa recipe! The combination of the quinoa, black beans, and vegetables is perfect.
selim jahangir mohon
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the quinoa and the vegetables.
modise Azqel
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I also like that it's a healthy and filling meal.
Decker Clancy
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The quinoa is always fluffy and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.
Ashlyn Waldon
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the combination of the quinoa and the black beans.
Traci Davis
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the vegetables and spices really made the dish flavorful and satisfying.
Stephanie Wright
[email protected]This quinoa dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.