Tropical Quinoa
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
This tropical quinoa bowl has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in just forty minutes and tastes like a mini vacation on a plate. Quinoa is one of my favorite ingredients since it's a complete protein with all nine essential amino acids, making it so satisfying and perfect for keeping energy levels steady. The combination of papaya, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro brings vibrant flavors and colors, while the rice wine vinegar and orange zest add just the right brightness. Best part is the ingredient list is simple and affordable, yet feels fancy enough to impress anyone at your table.
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Ingredients
- 473 mlwater
- 237 mlquinoa(rinsed)
- 2 teaspoonsolive oil
- 3 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- 11 papaya(peeled, seeded and diced)
- 11 red bell pepper(diced)
- 12 scallions(sliced)
- 2 tablespoonscilantro(chopped)
- 1 tablespoonrice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoonorange zest(grated)
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Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan bring the water and the next 4 ingredients (quinoa - pepper) to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- 2
Fluff the quinoa with a fork and then transfer to a salad bowl.
- 3
Add the remaining ingredients (papaya - grated orange peel); toss.
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