If you want a delicious recipe, try this Zesty Quinoa Salad. It's made with fresh bell peppers, red onions, cucumber, and parsley. The quinoa is cooked with vegetable broth and a clove of garlic to infuse it with flavor. It is then tossed with a zesty homemade citrus dressing made from fresh lemon zest and juice, fresh lime zest and juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and maple syrup for a touch of sweetness to create a deliciously healthy quinoa salad. Serve alongside our Vegan Chickpeas Burger for a yummy meatless dish!
Is quinoa salad healthy?
Yes, quinoa salad is healthy. Quinoa is packed with fiber, plant-based fiber, B vitamins, iron, and bone-building minerals like manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. Meanwhile, bell peppers, red onions, and cucumbers contain vitamins A, C, potassium, and K.
Is quinoa salad supposed to be hot or cold?
It depends on your preference. For example, you can serve quinoa salad cold or hot.
Is quinoa good for losing weight?
Quinoa is a good source of fiber and protein. Both fiber and protein keep you fuller for longer, which can lead to weight loss.
Can you eat quinoa everyday?
According to a Harvard Public School of Health study, eating one bowl of quinoa a day may reduce one's risk of early death from chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, insufficient data determines how much quinoa is best to eat.
Ingredients
1 cup Quinoa
2 cups Vegetable Broth
1 Garlic Clove
1 small Red Bell Pepper, diced small
1 small Orange Bell Pepper, diced small
1 small Cucumber, diced small
1 small Red Onion, diced small
1/4 cup Parsley, chopped
Zest of 1 Lemon
Juice of 1 Lemon
Zest of 1 Lime
Juice of 1 Lime
1/4 cup Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Place the quinoa into a fine-mesh sieve and rinse with cold water for 1–2 minutes until the water runs clear.
Place the quinoa, vegetable broth, and garlic clove into a small pot and set it over medium-high heat.
Let the quinoa come to a boil, then decrease the heat to low, cover it, and cook it for 15 minutes until all the liquid evaporates.
Allow the quinoa to sit covered for 5 minutes, fluff it with a fork and remove the garlic clove.
Place the cooked quinoa into a large bowl, add the red and orange bell peppers, cucumber, red onions, and parsley, and mix to combine.
Whisk the lemon zest, lemon juice, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
Pour it over the quinoa salad and toss to coat it in the dressing.
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