Tropical Quinoa (Ww)

Submitted by ellie_

"This was delicious as a side with fish (tilapia with peanut-coconut sauce), but I think it will also be wonderful with chicken. Although my non-weight watchers family members enjoyed this too, if you are following the WW flex plan this is 3 points/serving but this is also a Core Food. Recipe source: WW Magazine (January 2008)"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 papaya, peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon orange zest, grated

directions

1. In a saucepan bring the water and the next 4 ingredients (quinoa - pepper) to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and then transfer to a salad bowl.
3. Add the remaining ingredients (papaya - grated orange peel); toss.

Reviews

[rpgaymer]

I really liked this way of serving quinoa. The papaya was a great addition, despite sounding weird. I toasted my quinoa for about 15 minutes before cooking, which gave the salad a nice nutty flavor. Served with fried shrimp.

 

[rhonda f.]

This was delicious! I added lemon juice and doubled cilantro and orange zest.

 

[JenniCat]

I have made Quinoa many different ways. But this way might just be my favorite. I couldn't find fresh Papaya at my grocery, so I bought dehydrated Papaya, chopped it up real fine and then soaked it in pineapple juice to rehydrate it. Served this as a side dish along side some Chicken & Vegetable Kabobs

 

[Gemaffs]

Tried this today and I just want to thank you Ellie_ it was delish!! I have recently learned to love papaya and this was awesome. I omitted the rice wine vinegar (didn't have any) and it was still amazing. Thanks. I will keep this recipe 4ever.

 

[Dreamer in Ontario]

What a delicious recipe! and it's core! I was a bit worried that I wouldn't care for this because it's so unusual and I've never had quinoa but I was delighted with the blend of flavours. I had to make one substitution, mango in place of the papaya because I couldn't find a papaya. Thanks for posting.