Spicy Quinoa Salad With Broccoli, Cilantro and Lime Recipe

Name: Spicy Quinoa Salad With Broccoli, Cilantro and Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa; 1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli florets (about 1/3 of a crown), steamed for 4 to 5 minutes then separated into smaller florets; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1 to 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds (to taste); 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons minced serrano or jalapeno chili (to taste); 1/4 cup split red lentils, soaked for 2 hours or longer and drained (optional); 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese (1/4 cup); Freshly ground pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Salt to taste; 1 garlic clove, minced or pureed; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 hard-boiled eggs; 1 avocado, sliced

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli florets (about 1/3 of a crown), steamed for 4 to 5 minutes then separated into smaller florets
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 to 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds (to taste)
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons minced serrano or jalapeno chili (to taste)
1/4 cup split red lentils, soaked for 2 hours or longer and drained (optional)
1 ounce crumbled feta cheese (1/4 cup)
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt to taste
1 garlic clove, minced or pureed
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 hard-boiled eggs
1 avocado, sliced

1
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, broccoli, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, minced green chile, red lentils if using, feta and freshly ground pepper.
2
Toss together.
3
In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together lime juice, salt, and garlic.
4
Add olive oil and whisk until amalgamated.
5
Add to salad and toss together well.
6
Taste and adjust seasoning.
7
Put hard-boiled eggs through a sieve and sprinkle over salad.
8
Season if desired with salt and pepper.
9
Garnish each serving with a few slices of avocado.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, 1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli florets (about 1/3 of a crown), steamed for 4 to 5 minutes then separated into smaller florets, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1 to 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds (to taste), and more.

Yes, Spicy Quinoa Salad With Broccoli, Cilantro and Lime falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Quinoa Salad With Broccoli, Cilantro and Lime

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