Salads
Quinoa Edamame Delight
⏱ 25 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Steps
- Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and drain well.
- In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water or broth to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, edamame, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice, then pour over quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Stir in chopped fresh mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.