the best quinoa

quinoa is fast to prepare, really delicious and so very good for you!  in this simple recipe, quinoa, roasted or grilled zucchini squash, red peppers, cherry tomatoes mingle with chipotle, coriander and lime seasoning for a delicious summer lunch!

1 cup quinoa, cooked

3 small zucchinis (i used 2 yellow and one green), roasted or grilled, cooled and diced

1 cup red cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 red onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1T coriander seeds

coarse salt

1/2 t cumin

1-2 chipotles in abodo sauce, diced finely

1-2 cloves garlic 

juice of 1 lime

2T olive oil

heat 1T olive oil, toast the coriander seeds, set aside

saute garlic, onions, red bell peppers with the chipotles and a little olive oil

mix quinoa with the grilled, diced zucchinis, cherry tomatoes, sauteed peppers (with onions and garlic)

add the toasted coriander seeds, season with cumin, salt, lime juice 

serve garnished with cilantro or mint.