Melissa Kathryn
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- 6 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh cilantro leaves gently torn (discard the stems)
- 1/3 cup minced red onion about 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 firm mango not too ripe, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/8-inch dice
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp lime juice
Method
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly either in a strainer or in a pot, and drain. (Do not skip this
- step or a bitter, soap-like natural coating will remain.) Once the quinoa is drained, place
- it into a medium pot with the water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until
- the water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the grains turn translucent and
- the outer layer pops off. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the minced jalapeno, basil, cilantro, red onion,
- and mango. Drizzle in the oil, salt, and lime juice. Stir to combine.
- Add the drained quinoa and toss