Cucumber-Bell Pepper Quinoa

Recipe courtesy Aida Mollenkamp

Show: Ask AidaEpisode: Chicken

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (4)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(4)

Cook Time:
17 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 3 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 17 min
Total:: 20 min

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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.

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recipe Cucumber-Bell Pepper Quinoa
null null, null 04-17-2009
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Another flavorful Quinoa recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just sharing another quick & tasty Quinoa recipe: http://miocibo.com/2009/01/24/mediterranean-quinoa-salad/ ;D
recipe Cucumber-Bell Pepper Quinoa
Mary Stevenson Ranch, CA 03-23-2009
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Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my second time using Quinoa and I especially liked the recipe. The vegetables really added to the grain dish.
recipe Cucumber-Bell Pepper Quinoa
laura monmouth beach, NJ 10-13-2008
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great vegan recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for my daughter in law for something different and she loved it. I used more olive oil and added chopped... tomatoes and a bit of red onion. You could use whatever veggies you like. This is a keeper for me. Thanks Aida.Read more
recipe Cucumber-Bell Pepper Quinoa
Brian Boulder, CO 10-06-2008
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My first experience with Quinoa
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

And I did not like it. I washed it like Aida and the recipe say to but it still tasted too oily/soapy. I am a picky eater... so it might just be my preference but I would not recommend it to someone who has never had Quinoa or doesn't like it. Read more