Personally I believe we could say these ingredients represent two "American prize pumpkins dipped in vinegar"... It's not something I would eat frequently but from what I've read since they're cooked the ingredients seem to have a potentially pleasant taste... Personally I'm just trying to have a social life...

this looks so delicious! i discovered quinoa in college and have been addicted ever since! 

Hands down this has been my favorite Quinoa Recipe (from Ohsheglows.com) it makes me look forward to Summer!

Red Quinoa and Black Bean Vegetable Salad

Light, fresh, and packed with protein and healthy fats, this tangy salad will have you dreaming of Spring and Summer.

Inspired by Epicurious.

Yield: ~5 cups

For the salad:

1 cup uncooked Red quinoa1 (14oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 red pepper, chopped1/4 cup fresh Cilantro, finely chopped2 Green Onions, chopped1 cup fresh corn (optional) *see note1 small avocado, chopped into 1 inch pieces

 

For the dressing:

4-5 tbsp of fresh lime juice (Juice from 2 small limes)1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup fresh Cilantro, finely chopped1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 tsp ground cumin, or more to taste

 

Directions:

1. Cook 1 cup Red Quinoa according to package directions.

2. While quinoa is cooking, prepare the chopped vegetables and whisk together the dressing.

3. Allow quinoa to cool after cooking for about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Add the beans and vegetables and toss well.

4. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well with salt and pepper to taste. Bring salad to room temperature before serving. Keep fresh in a sealed container for 1-2 days. Makes about 5 cups.

Note: I defrosted and drained frozen corn before adding it to the salad, but the result was rubbery corn. I would suggest using fresh corn only, if the season applies, otherwise I wouldn’t bother with the frozen stuff.

Mandy sounds yummy and fresh!

 

 

I'm actually eating it now! :) I have been on a Quinoa kick and I can't get enough of this recipe!!!

Just made an adaptation of this recipe, but with peas and edamame instead of squash.  Yum!

I can't wait to try this!  I live in a food desert now, so I'm always looking for new recipes.

I'm addicted to quinoa... Will probably try this very soon.

It is seriously delicious. And it's great b/c you can really just throw anything in it you want. I will add dif. veggies here and there but the lime dressing and avocado made this recipe!!

here is another quick and easy one. Also from Ohsheglows.com (amazing website btw!)

2 Minute Pumpkin Quinoa

Ingredients:

1 cup canned pumpkin1 cup cooked quinoa1/2 cup Almond Breeze (unsweetened)Sea salt and pepper to tasteShredded coconut to garnish

Directions: Mix together and add more salt if necessary. Heat and serve!