Quinoa En Salpicon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tsp coarse salt
1/2 cup olive oil
3 cups raw quinoa (15-16 oz)
1 cup cucumber , peel seed dice
1 cup tomato, seeded and diced
1/2 cup scallion, slice white part
1/3 cup italian parsley, chopped
1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped

Directions:

I usually note and I did not. Make sure you wash the quinoa very well. It has a natural chemical on it to make it bitter to birds so they will not eat the grains. It can be easily washed off. In large amounts this chemical is toxic to humans. When the water is no longer 'soapy' looking the Quinoa is free of this chemical. Note not of any real value but the soapy water? Makes great laundry detergent.
Make a vinaigrette by whisking together the lime juice, white pepper, jalapeno, and salt, then gradually adding the olive oil. Set aside.
Place the quinoa in a fine sieve and wash under running water, rubbing the quinoa with your hands, for a few minutes. Drain. In a pot large enough to hold the ingredients comfortably, combine 2 quarts of water and the cleaned and drained quinoa. Bring to the boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, or until the quinoa is barely tender. Do not overcook.
Remove from the heat and pour through a strainer. Drain thoroughly, and let cool. (Do not rinse.).
Place the cooled quinoa in a serving bowl with the cucumber, tomato, scallions, parsley, and mint and toss. Add the reserved vinaigrette and toss again. Correct seasoning with extra salt and white pepper to taste, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	300.72 Kcal (1259 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.27g	22%
Sodium	240.53mg	10%
Potassium	421.17mg	9%
Total Carbs	35.37g	12%
Sugars	0.88g	4%
Dietary Fiber	4.9g	20%
Protein	7.6g	15%
Vitamin C	11.9mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	49.6mg	275%
Calcium	50.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	265.46 Kcal (1111 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.6g	22%
Sodium	212.33mg	10%
Potassium	371.77mg	9%
Total Carbs	31.22g	12%
Sugars	0.77g	4%
Dietary Fiber	4.32g	20%
Protein	6.71g	15%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	13%
Iron	43.8mg	275%
Calcium	44.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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