TROPICAL QUINOA (WW)

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This was delicious as a side with fish (tilapia with peanut-coconut sauce), but I think it will also be wonderful with chicken. Although my non-weight watchers family members enjoyed this too, if you are following the WW flex plan this is 3 points/serving but this is also a Core Food. Recipe source: WW Magazine (January 2008)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Papaya

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 papaya, peeled, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 scallions, sliced
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, grated

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring the water and the next 4 ingredients (quinoa - pepper) to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • Fluff the quinoa with a fork and then transfer to a salad bowl.
  • Add the remaining ingredients (papaya - grated orange peel); toss.

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