Submitted by: Jolinda
Recipe Ingredients: |
4 |
cups vegetable broth |
1 1/2 |
cups organic quinoa |
1 |
cucumber sliced |
1 |
red pepper diced |
1/2 |
cup lightly steamed brocolli florets |
2 |
tomatoes chopped |
1/4 |
cup olive oil |
1/3 |
cup lemon juice |
2 |
cloves garlic, minced |
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salt and pepper to taste |
Cooking Directions: |
1. |
Cook quinoa in vegetable broth until it fluffs up, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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2. |
While quinoa is cooking, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic cloves and salt and pepper.
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3. |
When quinoa 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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