Quinoa is a gluten-free grain which is a good source of protein, fiber, and iron. It cooks like rice and takes about 20 minutes for cooking. Quinoa is available in health stores and supermarkets and has emerged as a super grain due to its high protein and gluten-free status. Below is a recipe which includes this new superfood along with the other healthy vegetables to make a great fiber-rich dish.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
Quinoa- 1 Cup
Water- 2 Cups
Lemon Juice- ¼ Cup
Tomatoes- 3, diced
Cucumber – 1, diced
Carrots- 2, grated
Parsley- 1 cup chopped
Olive Oil- ¼ cup
Salt- To taste
Method
- In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Now add the quinoa along with a pinch of salt. Let it simmer for 15 minutes on low flame until the water is absorbed. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile in a large bowl combine the olive oil, salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and parsley.
- Stir in the cooled quinoa.
- Mix well and serve chilled or at room temperature
Nutritional Value (per serving)
Energy- 211 kcal
Protein- 6.1 g
Carbohydrate- 30.6 g
Fats- 7.2 g