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Simple Quinoa Recipe


  • Author: Brittney- Exploring Healthy Foods
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Easy quinoa recipe that can be eaten as a side, over a salad, or in a lettuce wrap! Add any veggies you like!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled & chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp cumin

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil and add quinoa
  2. Simmer and cover, stir occasionally
  3. In the meantime prepare vegetables
  4. Once quinoa has absorbed all the water, remove from heat and top with vegetables
  5. In a separate bowl whisk together lime and cumin, then pour over quinoa
  6. Pour dressing over quinoa and mix well
  7. Serve immediately or keep in airtight container for no more than 3 days, enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Side