Quinoa with Green Olives and Red Onion Recipe

Name: Quinoa with Green Olives and Red Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed and drained; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 medium red onion, diced; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 3/4 cup green olives, halved and pitted; 3 tablespoons lemon juice (1 to 2 lemons); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa, well rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup green olives, halved and pitted
3 tablespoons lemon juice (1 to 2 lemons)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Place the quinoa in a medium saucepan and cover with 2 cups cold water.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat so that the mixture simmers.
3
Cover and cook until the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat, stir in the salt and pepper, and set aside.
5
Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat.
6
Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes, and then add the bell pepper.
7
Continue cooking until the bell pepper has softened, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the olives, stirring well to combine, and cook for 1 minute more.
9
Stir the sauteed vegetables into the quinoa.
10
Add the lemon juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the cumin, and cilantro.
11
Toss well to combine.
12
Serve the quinoa warm, at room temperature, or cold.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed and drained, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 5 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Quinoa with Green Olives and Red Onion falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa with Green Olives and Red Onion

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