Mexican Quinoa Salad Pumpkin Seeds Cilantro

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:36:06 GMT

Current Revision posted to Recipe Book by BCBSIL Connect Team on 12/15/2023 5:36:06 PM

Ingredients: Makes 10 servings

1-3/4 cup Quinoa, dry
2-2/3 cup Water
3/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds, hulled
2-1/2 oz Cilantro, fresh
3/4 oz Garlic Cloves
1 oz Jalapeno, chopped
1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
1-1/2 tsp Cumin
3 TBSP Canola Oil
2-1/4 tsp Lime Juice
1/2 cup, 2 TBSP Red Bell Pepper, chopped
2/3 oz Scallions, chopped

Directions:

Rinse quinoa to remove debris. Bring water to a boil, then add quinoa. Bring water back to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until all water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Chill.
Dry toast the pumpkin seeds in a large skillet until they begin to pop. Remove from heat.
Process toasted pumpkin seeds in a processor with cilantro, garlic, jalapenos, salt and cumin until all ingredients are well minced. Gradually add the oil and lime juice, processing until smooth.
Toss to combine pureed with chilled quinoa, bell peppers and scallions.

Serving size:
1/2 cup

Nutritional Information:
Nutrition Info (per serving): Cal: 253, Total Fat: 14g, Sat Fat: 2g, Sodium: 60mg, Carbs: 24g, Protein: 10g, Sugar: 0g, Fiber: 4g

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

Tags: Latin American, Vegetarian, Recipe book, Diabetes/prediabetes - Carb Conscious, General Healthy - Health Conscious, High blood pressure - Sodium Conscious, Salad and Salad Dressings, Side Dishes, Heart Disease - Heart Conscious

Mexican Quinoa Salad Pumpkin Seeds Cilantro

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:56:35 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Recipe Book by BCBSIL Connect Team on 8/25/2023 1:56:35 PM

Ingredients: Makes 10 servings

Directions:

Rinse quinoa to remove debris. Bring water to a boil, then add quinoa. Bring water back to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until all water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Chill.
Dry toast the pumpkin seeds in a large skillet until they begin to pop. Remove from heat.
Process toasted pumpkin seeds in a processor with cilantro, garlic, jalapenos, salt and cumin until all ingredients are well minced. Gradually add the oil and lime juice, processing until smooth.
Toss to combine pureed with chilled quinoa, bell peppers and scallions.

Serving size:
1/2 cup

Nutritional Information:
Nutrition Info (per serving): Cal: 253, Total Fat: 14g, Sat Fat: 2g, Sodium: 60mg, Carbs: 24g, Protein: 10g, Sugar: 0g, Fiber: 4g

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

Mexican Quinoa Salad Pumpkin Seeds Cilantro

BCBSIL Connect Team — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:25:22 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Recipe Book by BCBSIL Connect Team on 8/25/2022 6:25:22 PM

Ingredients: Makes 10 servings

Directions:

Rinse quinoa to remove debris. Bring water to a boil, then add quinoa. Bring water back to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until all water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Chill.
Dry toast the pumpkin seeds in a large skillet until they begin to pop. Remove from heat.
Process toasted pumpkin seeds in a processor with cilantro, garlic, jalapenos, salt and cumin until all ingredients are well minced. Gradually add the oil and lime juice, processing until smooth.
Toss to combine pureed with chilled quinoa, bell peppers and scallions.

Serving size:
1/2 cup

Nutritional Information:
Nutrition Info (per serving): Cal: 253, Total Fat: 14g, Sat Fat: 2g, Sodium: 60mg, Carbs: 24g, Protein: 10g, Sugar: 0g, Fiber: 4g

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

Mexican Quinoa Salad Pumpkin Seeds Cilantro

EquipoConnect — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 03:54:48 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Recipe Book by EquipoConnect on 7/23/2019 3:54:48 AM

Ingredients: Makes 10 servings

Directions:

Rinse quinoa to remove debris. Bring water to a boil, then add quinoa. Bring water back to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until all water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Chill.
Dry toast the pumpkin seeds in a large skillet until they begin to pop. Remove from heat.
Process toasted pumpkin seeds in a processor with cilantro, garlic, jalapenos, salt and cumin until all ingredients are well minced. Gradually add the oil and lime juice, processing until smooth.
Toss to combine pureed with chilled quinoa, bell peppers and scallions.

Serving size:
1/2 cup

Nutritional Information:
Nutrition Info (per serving): Cal: 253, Total Fat: 14g, Sat Fat: 2g, Sodium: 60mg, Carbs: 24g, Protein: 10g, Sugar: 0g, Fiber: 4g

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

Mexican Quinoa Salad Pumpkin Seeds Cilantro

EquipoConnect — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 22:44:31 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Recipe Book by EquipoConnect on 7/22/2019 10:44:31 PM

Ingredients: Makes 10 servings

Directions:

Rinse quinoa to remove debris. Bring water to a boil, then add quinoa. Bring water back to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until all water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Chill.
Dry toast the pumpkin seeds in a large skillet until they begin to pop. Remove from heat.
Process toasted pumpkin seeds in a processor with cilantro, garlic, jalapenos, salt and cumin until all ingredients are well minced. Gradually add the oil and lime juice, processing until smooth.
Toss to combine pureed with chilled quinoa, bell peppers and scallions.

Serving size:
1/2 cup

Nutritional Information:
Nutrition Info (per serving): Cal: 253, Total Fat: 14g, Sat Fat: 2g, Sodium: 60mg, Carbs: 24g, Protein: 10g, Sugar: 0g, Fiber: 4g

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

Tags: Latin American, Vegetarian, Diabetes/prediabetes - Carb Conscious, General Healthy - Health Conscious, Recetas en Español, High blood pressure - Sodium Conscious, Salad and Salad Dressings, Side Dishes, Heart Disease - Heart Conscious