Ingredients:
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
2 cups fresh corn ( frozen is okay)
1 cup fresh basil, tightly packed, finely chopped
1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
1/2 cup finely diced red onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 -5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and simmer for about 11 minutes.
Add corn and cook another 1 to 3 minutes.
Transfer quinoa and corn to a bowl. Stir to fluff and set aside to cool.
Stir in basil, red peppers, onions, and olive oil. Add salt if needed. Stir in lemon juice to taste.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 30 min.