Insalata di quinoa estiva
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Preparation time
25 minutiDifficulty
MediaCooking time
35 minutiServings
2Un'alternativa fresca e salutare per l'estate. Da preparare la sera e portare a lavoro o ad un pic-nic!
Ingredients
- Field mushrooms200 g
- Cherry tomato200 g
- Dried quinoa150 g
- Extra virgin olive oil4 tablespoons
- Bell pepper2 u (440 g)
- Garlic1 clove
- Lime1 u (50 g)
- Zucchini1 u (200 g)
- Black pepperto taste
- Fine saltto taste
- Basilto taste
- Parsleyto taste
Procedure
0. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water to remove any bitterness. Cook the quinoa in a pot with double its volume of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the water is completely absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Let cool.
1. Wash and dice the zucchini and peppers. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a pan. Add the vegetables and sauté over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, until soft and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the sautéed vegetables with the cooled quinoa and add the lemon juice. Set aside.
2. Wipe the mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice them thinly. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and add the crushed garlic. When the garlic is golden, remove it and add the mushrooms.
3. Sauté the mushrooms over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, until tender and have released their liquid. Season with salt and pepper, and add chopped parsley if desired. Set aside.
4. Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Tear the fresh basil leaves. Toss the tomatoes with the basil, season with extra virgin olive oil and salt.
5. You can arrange all the ingredients in a lunch box, separating them into compartments or placing them in small, separate containers. This will keep the flavors fresh and prevent the different ingredients from mixing together during transport.
6. You can add a handful of nuts (such as walnuts or almonds) or seeds (such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds) to your quinoa salad for added crunch and an extra boost of nutrition.
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Creation date Aug 17, 2024
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