Vibrant Quinoa & Steamed Vegetable Salad

Thermomix recipe: Vibrant Quinoa & Steamed Vegetable Salad. Ready in 35 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 200 g quinoa, rinsed
• 1000 g water
• 1 tsp vegetable stock paste (optional)
• 2 bell peppers (approx. 300g), any colour, deseeded and cut into 2-3 cm chunks
• 1 zucchini (approx. 200g), cut into half-moons
• 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small red onion, finely sliced
• 1 can (400g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• ½ bunch fresh mint, roughly chopped
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 50 g olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water. Place 1000 g water and 1 tsp vegetable stock paste (if using) into the mixing bowl. Insert the simmering basket with the rinsed quinoa.
2. Place the chopped bell peppers and zucchini into the Varoma dish and tray.
3. Secure the Varoma onto the mixing bowl. Cook for 20 min / Varoma / Speed 2.
4. While the quinoa and vegetables are cooking, clean and dry the mixing bowl. Add 1 clove garlic, 1 bunch fresh parsley, and ½ bunch fresh mint to the bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
5. Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 50 g olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper to the bowl. Mix for 10 sec / Speed 4. Set the dressing aside.
6. Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the Varoma and the simmering basket. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large serving bowl. Add the steamed bell peppers and zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and rinsed chickpeas to the bowl.
7. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
8. Serve the Vibrant Quinoa & Steamed Vegetable Salad warm or cold.

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