How to make the Perfect Fluffy Quinoa and the game-changing Chilli-Lime dressing

Quinoa with Chickpeas with Chiili - Lime Dressing
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In this video, we'll guide you through the simple steps to create this wholesome salad. Packed with protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas, crunchy fresh vegetables like carrots and cucumber, and a sweet burst of pomegranate seeds, this salad is a perfect balance of flavours and textures.
🌶️ The star of the show is our homemade Chilli-Lime dressing - a blend of zesty lime juice, fiery red chilli, aromatic ginger, and refreshing mint, all whisked together with olive and vegetable oils. This dressing adds an incredible depth of flavour to the salad, making each bite a delightful experience.
🍽️ This Quinoa and Chickpea Salad is ideal for a nutritious lunch, a side dish at dinner, or even as a standout dish at your next gathering. It's not only vegan and gluten-free but also incredibly versatile - feel free to add your favourite ingredients to make it your own!
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Ingredients:
Quinoa: 1 bowl
Chickpeas: 1 bowl (cooked or canned)
Carrot: 1, finely chopped
Cucumber: 1 cup, finely chopped
Red Onion: 1, finely chopped
Coriander: A handful, chopped
Pomegranate Seeds: To taste
For the Chilli-Lime Dressing:
Lime: Juice of 1 lime
Olive Oil: 2-3 tablespoons
Vegetable Oil: 1 tablespoon
Red Chilli: 1, finely chopped or to taste
Sea Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Ginger Paste: 1 heaped teaspoon
Sugar: 1 teaspoon
Rice Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
Mint Leaves: 7-8, finely chopped
Method:
Prep the Quinoa:
Start by thoroughly washing the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. Do this a few times for best results.
Soak the washed quinoa for about 15 minutes. This helps in cooking it perfectly.
Chop the Vegetables:
While the quinoa is soaking, finely chop all your vegetables - carrots, cucumber, onions, and any other veggies you'd like to include.
Set these chopped vegetables aside. They'll add a fresh crunch to your salad.
Prepare the Dressing:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients for your chilli-lime dressing - lime juice, olive oil, vegetable oil, chopped red chilli, sea salt, ginger paste, sugar, rice vinegar, and mint leaves.
Blend until smooth and then set this zesty dressing aside.
Cook the Quinoa:
Drain the soaked quinoa and transfer it to a saucepan.
Add water in the ratio of 1 part quinoa to 1 and 3/4 parts water. Depending on your cooker and the desired texture, you may need to adjust the amount of water up to two full cups.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and fully cooked.
Cool the Quinoa:
Once cooked, remove the quinoa from heat and let it cool. This ensures that it doesn't steam the fresh vegetables when mixed.
Combine and Dress:
In a large bowl, gently fold the cooled quinoa with the chopped vegetables.
Pour the chilli-lime dressing over the salad and mix gently until everything is evenly coated.
Serve and Enjoy:
Your Quinoa and Chickpea Salad with chilli-lime dressing is now ready to be served. Enjoy this perfect blend of flavours and textures as a healthy and satisfying meal!
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[@barbaraglover4451]

WOW this food look so good and yummy and delicious

[@letscook_4you]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@user-gd5vb3bu5m]

Love this recipe!

[@letscook_4you]

Thank you very much!

[@eejwads]

This looks absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try it 😊

[@letscook_4you]

Thank you! Please do and let me know how it turns out😊

[@SkywalkerPath-cc2yp]

Cool combination

[@letscook_4you]

Thank you for the cool comment! So glad you liked it!

[@delish-ye-yumeats3137]

Looks vibrant,healthy and delicious. Great job. 👏

[@letscook_4you]

Thank you for your kind words❤️I loved your potato recipe and have left you a little note! Hope to see more such delicious recipes!

[@archpras]

Love it! Will definitely try

[@letscook_4you]

Thank you! Please do let me know how it turns out😊

[@bhoketthedog]

Wow. Looks delicious. Il try at home

[@letscook_4you]

Thank you! Do let me know how it turns out😊

[@bettybella2417]

Wow! What a healthy dish.❤

[@letscook_4you]

Thank you❤️ please do give it a try and let me know how it turns out😊

[@nehaneil11]

Looks so good and comforting.

[@letscook_4you]

Thank you Neha! It is so encouraging to read such a lovely comment❤️

[@scrane5500]

Looks so great! I am always looking for meatless dishes as I love animals but also because I have a family history of Cancer so I need to avoid the igf-1, choline and possible BLV in meat. Thank you so much for sharing

[@letscook_4you]

Thank you so much! It’s the encouragement in the form of your kind comment that pushes me to make more such videos. Hope you find many such dishes in your chosen journey! Coming up with a Broccoli Almond soup (inspired by a friend who recently turned vegan).