Quinoa resembles millet in appearance and texture. It has a very interesting food history and I hope it becomes a staple in your kitchen.
This lime quinoa salad is my favourite recipe to demonstrate how to use quinoa. It is a nutritional powerhouse and so easy to prepare. Make sure to rinse this grain for 5 minutes, using your hand or a spoon to swish it around.
Makes: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
1 carrot, grated
½ red pepper, finely diced
½ cup English cucumber, finely diced
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 can cannellini Beans, drained
¼ cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
¼ cup lime juice
3 tbsp toasted Sesame oil
¼ tsp salt
Method:
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in saucepan. Add quinoa; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until grain is tender and water has been absorbed.
- Mix vegetables with quinoa and cannelloni beans. Whisk together lime juice, oil, salt and pepper to taste. Toss with vegetables, beans and quinoa.
- Serve salad an hour later or refrigerate fur up to 4 days. Just remember to toss it before you serve.
