Red Quinoa Pilaf With Caribbean Flavors

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup red quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
• 1 unripe mango, shredded
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 serrano chile pepper, minced
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup fresh shaved coconut
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• place the quinoa into a saucepan over medium-high heat, and toast the quinoa in the dry pan, shaking the pan frequently, until the quinoa is dry and giving off a roasted fragrance, 2 to 5 minutes. stir in water and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer the quinoa for about 10 minutes.
• stir in the edamame, mango, bell pepper, and serrano chile, cover, and simmer the mixture until the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy, about 5 more minutes. stir in the green onions, almonds, cranberries, coconut, cilantro, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper. bring the mixture back to a simmer, and serve hot.