Sunday, March 25, 2012

QUINOA PEANUT SALAD

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced scallions
1 cup chopped peanuts
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
2 teaspoons minced fresh green chilies
Extra virgin olive oil
salt and black pepper to taste

Add quinoa to 2 cups of water. Cover and simmer about 10-15 minutes, until all the water is absorbed. Set aside to cool. Combine lime juice, cumin, coriander, cilantro, scallions, peanuts, tomatoes, bell peppers, and chilies. Drizzle with olive oil. Add cooled quinoa, salt and pepper to taste. Toss. Serves 2-3.

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