Hemp leaf and quinoa salad recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups fresh hemp leaves, washed and chopped
- 1 pepper (color of your choice), diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Kitchen appliances:
- Pot
- Big bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus press (if available)
Preparation:
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Cooking Quinoa : Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove the natural coating. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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Prepare the vegetables : While the quinoa is cooling, cut the peppers, cucumber and tomatoes into small cubes.
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Salad Mixing : In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chopped hemp leaves and diced vegetables.
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To serve the salad : Squeeze the lemon juice over the salad. Drizzle the olive oil over the top and toss the salad to coat everything evenly.
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Seasoning : Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the seasoning as desired.
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To serve : Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled. It is ideal as a light lunch or as a side dish.
Shopping list for hemp leaf and quinoa salad
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Grains :
- Quinoa (1 cup)
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Fresh produce :
- Hemp leaves (2 cups)
- Paprika (1, color of your choice)
- Cucumber (1)
- Tomatoes (2)
- Lemon (1)
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Oils :
- Extra virgin olive oil (3 tablespoons)
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Spices :
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Make sure you choose fresh and high-quality ingredients to maximize the flavor of your salad. This shopping list also comes in handy for online grocery orders. Enjoy your vibrant and healthy hemp leaf and quinoa salad! πΏπ₯π