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Rainbow Quinoa

Total time

Difficulty

Portions

Easy

4

Calories

Carbohydrates

Protein

Fats

193 Kcal

28 g

9 g

5.6 g

Momoka - Quinoa Arcoiris-5-2 (1)

Ingredients

Ingredients (4 Servings)

  • 5 ounces - Multicolored Quinoa (1 cup)
  • 2.3 ounces - Red Bell Pepper (½ pepper)
  • 2.6 ounces - Fresh Cheese
  • 3 ounces - Red Onion (1 small onion)
  • 1 yellow lemon
  • Herbs to taste (quirquiña and dried huacataya, mint, etc.)

Preparation

  • Step 1: Rinse the quinoa very well to remove the bitter taste.
  • Step 2: Cook the quinoa.
  • Step 3: Cut the onion, bell pepper and cheese into very small cubes.
  • Step 4: Grate the lemon peel.
  • Step 5: Pour the lemon juice over the red onion, mix.
  • Step 6 : When the quinoa is ready, rest for 5 - 10 min.
  • Step 7: Mix the quinoa with the bell pepper, onion and cheese.
  • Step 8: When serving, put the grated yellow lemon peel and herbs to taste, for  presentation.

Tips from La Chefcita

  • I did not include salt in the recipe because many fresh cheeses are salty.
  • Taste the salt.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different fresh or dried herbs.

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