| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Prep: | 3 min |
| Cook: | 17 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 235 calorie |
| Total Fat | 6 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 1 grams |
| Cholesterol | 0 milligrams |
| Sodium | 645 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 38 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 grams |
| Protein | 8 grams |
| Sugar | 1 grams |
Reviews
We loved this recipe! Added some chopped tomato as well- no salt, just pepper. Will make often.
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.
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.
Just sharing another quick & tasty Quinoa recipe: http://miocibo.com/2009/01/24/mediterranean-quinoa-salad/
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This was my second time using Quinoa and I especially liked the recipe. The vegetables really added to the grain dish.
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.
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.