TOMOKO'S KITCHEN Quinoa Salad.mp4

Tomoko's Kitchen Quinoa Salad 1 cup Quinoa (I like a colorful salad so I use a mix of regular, red and black) 1/4 cup black beans 1 stick celery 1/4 red onion 1 mini cucumber 1/4 bell pepper 1 regular tomato or a few cherry tomatos 6 leaves chopped cilantro, some more for decoration 1 avocado 1/2 lime 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Cook Quinoa Rinse quinoa (use a strainer) and add 2 cups of water into a pot If using pre washed quinoa just add 2 cups of water If you have time, soak quinoa in water for 15 to 20 min before cooking. You can use a rice cooker too! Bring to a boil and reduce heat quickly (to avoid overflow), simmer for about 15 min or until water is absorbed. (after quinoa is cooked, you could add salt and pepper) Black Beans Rinse black beans and soak in water for 6 to 8 hours (or my quick way using a thermos) then cook on low heat for 1 to 2 hours (my beans are a little firm so if you like soft ones, please soak and cook longer) Drain after cooked Vegetables are washed and paper pat dry. Chop veggies After Quinoa and beans have cooled down Add hard veggies and cilantro. Add salt and pepper into the quinoa. After mixing in the hard veggies, add avocado then squeeze lime juice on top of avocado (helps delay discoloring). Lime adds very fresh scent! Add chopped tomato if you like, then mix gently Optional items for presentation Lettuce and reuseable olive oil sprayer. You can spray your favorite olive oil on to your salad for added flavor. I used extra ...