Quinoa Rocks! (3/27/10)

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Red Quinoa Pumpkin Seed Salad

Serves 6
1 cup dry red quinoa, rinsed well
2 cups water
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 scallions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 15-oz can black beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds

In a saucepan, boil water and add quinoa, lower heat and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool.

In a bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, cumin, chili powder, cilantro and scallions. Pour over quinoa and stir in peppers and beans, mixing thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper and refrigerate until service. Right before serving, stir in pumpkin seeds.