This is the perfect accompaniment to a BBQ meal! Healthy whole grain quinoa combines with spicy jalapeños and sweet grapes for a tasty and light side dish. Alternately, the jalapeños can be grilled rather than roasted.
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Ingredients
Method
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Meanwhile, put quinoa and 2 cups water into a medium pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to let cool.
Whisk together lime juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Drizzle in remaining ¼ cup oil while continuing to whisk constantly.
Pour dressing over quinoa then add jalapeños, green onions, queso fresco, pumpkin seeds, grapes and cilantro and toss gently to combine.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
240
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
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Protein
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