A lot of people have not heard of quinoa before. It is considered a grain, and is used as such, but it is actually from the spinach family. You can find it with the couscous and bulgar wheat in your supermarket and it makes a great alternative to those, as well as rice. It is also very high in protein.
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 40g uncooked quinoa
- 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 stick of celery, chopped
- A chunk of cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp corriander, chopped
- Half a red onion, diced
- 50g feta cheese, cut into chunks
- Quarter of an avocado, cut into chunks
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tbsp sumac
1) Pour enough boiling water to cover the quinoa in a pan and simmer for 15 minutes, adding more water if needed and then drain.
2) Chop the vegetables and herbs and cheese
3) Mix the lemon juice, sumac and vegetables and cheese with the quinoa and serve.
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I’m trying this for lunch tomorrow
I realized that I do not have sumac, is there another spice you would recommend using?
This is the first time I’ve tried quinoa. Fab salad with lots of amazing flavours. This is going to be a regular in my lunchbox for work. Have only just discovered your website and inspiring blogs and absolutely love it. Well done!!
Thanks Linda – and welcome to Hungry Healthy Happy
I only discovered quinoa about a year ago and I wish I had found it sooner. You are right – it is perfect to take to work.
Dannii.
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