Best Quinoa And Chorizo Salad Recipes

QUINOA WITH CHORIZO

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Delicious! Flavors similar to Jumbalaya, this is a really nice side dish, or even a main meal for two.

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup chorizo sausage, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

Add chorizo to cold sauce pan, bring up to medium high heat, (to render some fat from the sausage) sautee chorizo until it begins to brown, pour off excess fat so that you have about 1tps in the pot.
Add peppers, onion, thyme and garlic and sautee' with chorizo until it begins to soften.
In the meantime, rinse quinoa well in a fine mesh strainer.
Add quinoa to the pot with the other ingredients, stir to combine.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Turn down heat to a simmer and cover. Cook covered until quinoa is tender (about 15 minutes).

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD

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This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!

Provided by scrumdiddly

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
5 green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 674.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g