Photo: Cucumber-Bell Pepper Quinoa Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1/2 medium English cucumber, halved lengthwise, small dice (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, small dice (about 2/3 cup)
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Combine water and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, rinse the quinoa. Add the quinoa and stir briefly. When it returns to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently until quinoa absorbs the liquid and grains are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
When quinoa is ready, stir in remaining ingredients until well combined. Taste, adjust seasoning, as needed, and serve.
Serves 6
Calories: 235
Total Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Protein: 8 grams
Total carbohydrates: 38 grams
Sugar: 1 gram
Fiber: 4 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 645 milligrams
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By ctnolee
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on March 31, 2013
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We loved this recipe! Added some chopped tomato as well- no salt, just pepper. Will make often.
By DRosebery
on June 04, 2011
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My husband proclaimed it his favorite quinoa dish! I added a dash of cinnamon and turbinado, and increased the oil a bit. A nice change from the usual sides.
By szabogirls_11831090
Encinitas, CA
on February 11, 2010
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This is a simple, dish and a nice change from our usual brown rice accompaniement. I make it in my rice cooker and it is fabulous. It is also fantastic cold the next day, and you can add more veggies to make it into a salad.
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