Confetti Quinoa Recipes

CONFETTI QUINOA

Steps:

• Add quinoa to boiling water and salt; reduce heat then cover and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, sauté onion and pepper in olive oil; add to cooked quinoa; add almonds or water chestnuts just before serving.

CONFETTI QUINOA SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine quinoa, beans, bell pepper, mango, avocado, green onion, and cilantro.
• Drizzle over lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, (honey, if using), salt, and pepper.
• Gently toss to coat.
• Chill until ready to serve.

CONFETTI QUINOA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. , Stir in lemon juice and oil. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.

SKINNY CONFETTI QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine broth and quinoa. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sweet pepper, tomatoes, Chick Peas, green onions, parsley, and mint. Add the cooked quinoa; mix well. Add lemon juice; toss well to mix. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before serving.

ZESTY CONFETTI SALAD WITH QUINOA

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa well. Combine with 3/4 cup water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed and holes have formed in surface of quinoa. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature or cooler.
• Dry toast pepitas by putting them in a large skillet or frying pan and shaking over high heat until they begin to pop and "dance". Remove from heat.
• In food processor, combine pepitas, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice concentrate, olive oil, chili powder, cumin and salt. Blitz until a rough paste forms. (It looks a little funny at this stage--don't worry!).
• In a very large bowl, combine veggies, quinoa and sesame seeds and toss. Add citrus-pepita dressing and mix well to coat. Chill at least one hour; overnight is ideal.