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Red Quinoa Pilaf with Caribbean Flavors

By: Always Cooking Up Something

"A tasty quinoa dish with the zing of lime and a depth of tropical and not-so-tropical flavors. Goes great with jerk-style grilled meats!"

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
30 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.