MiladyB

I found this recipe on the Bariatriceating.com message board. I thought I would share. I love Quinoa so this is a recipe I know I'm going to try!

Southwest Quinoa Salad
Pronounced: Keen-wah...

To cook: Rinse 1 1/4 cups of the grains in a fine-meshed sieve until water runs clear. (Most on the market is very clean already, so a quick rinse is fine.) Bring to boiling 2 1/2 cups of water. Add salt if desired. Pour rinsed grains into boiling water and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 15-18 minutes. All of the water may NOT be absorbed. You can tell that it is done when the white spot in the middle is gone and the little 'sprouts' are present and it is fluffy and soft. If there is still water in the pot, scoop out the grains into the sieve and shake until they stop dripping. Use when either warm or cold. (I like to mix it with seasonings when warm...it seems to soak up the flavors better.)

QUINOA SALAD

3 cups cooked Quinoa
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
Juice from 1/2 of a lemon, about 2 tablespoons
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup finely diced sweet bell peppers, red and yellow are good
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, garlic, cumin, oregano, chipotle pepper, chili powder, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir until well combined. Stir in pinto beans, sweet bell peppers, and fresh parsley. Cover and chill for at least two hours. Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 203 Cal; 8 g Protein; 5 g Tot Fat; 26 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 0 g Sugar; 395 mg Sodium (the carbs are good for you... low glycemic)

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Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote