Californian Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Cooking the Base
- 1
Rinse the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water for about 2 minutes to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
- 3
Fluff the Quinoa
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Then, fluff the quinoa with a fork.
Preparing the Vegetables
- 4
Chop the Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Chop the Cilantro
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and set aside.
Making the Dressing
- 6
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
Assembling the Dish
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and cilantro.
- 8
Add Dressing
Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables, and toss gently to combine.
- 9
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for up to an hour before serving.