Submitted by: Jolinda
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Recipe Ingredients:
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4
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cups vegetable broth
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1 1/2
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cups <a href="/cookingbaking/grains/quinoa/white.html">organic quinoa</a>
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1
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cucumber sliced
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1
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red pepper diced
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1/2
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cup lightly steamed brocolli florets
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2
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tomatoes chopped
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1/4
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cup olive oil
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1/3
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cup lemon juice
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2
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cloves garlic, minced
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salt and pepper to taste
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Cooking Directions: |
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1.
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Cook <a href="/cookingbaking/grains/quinoa/white.html">quinoa</a> in vegetable broth until it fluffs up, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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2.
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While quinoa is cooking, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic cloves and salt and pepper.
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3.
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When <a href="/cookingbaking/grains/quinoa/white.html">quinoa</a> is finished cooking, allow to cool slightly then, toss with vegetables and lemon juice mix, stirring to combine well.
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Organic Quinoa
Organic quinoa is a light, fluffy, gluten-free seed that feels and tastes more like a grain. Packed with protein, fiber, iron and antioxidants, quinoa is a super nutritious and tasty food.
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