Guest Post – Katie’s Kitchen

Quinoa is an amazing ingredient that everyone should have in their pantry.  You can use it in almost any recipe that you would use pasta or rice or as an easy side to meat and veggies.  Quinoa is great not only because it tastes good and lends itself to a variety of uses, but because it has a very high protein content.   Unlike pasta or rice, quinoa contains a balanced set of essential amino acids for humans, making it an unusually complete protein source among plant foods.  This of course, makes quinoa a perfect choice for vegetarians.  Quinoa is also gluten free and easy to digest.

This recipe is one that I have made many times and it is so delicious, you’ll never think of it as a ‘health food.’  It’ll be the hit of your weekend cookouts or beach parties!

Quinoa Corn Salad

Serves 6                                                                                                              

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
• 1 red onion, small, minced
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
• 1/2 red pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 3 scallions, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste)

Directions:

1.  Place quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly with cold, running water. Bring water to boil in a small pot, add the quinoa and salt, and bring to a boil again. Cover and reduce heat to low for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep the pot covered for an additional 5 minutes. Strain off any excess liquid and spread the quinoa out to cool on a tray while preparing the remaining ingredients.
2.  Steam or lightly sauté corn until just tender and cool to room temperature. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss. Season with additional salt, pepper, or hot sauce to taste. Serve with fresh lime wedges.

Combining healthy meals like this with our personal training or bootcamps in Monmouth County is the perfect recipe for a toned and lean body!

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