Spicy Mango Quinoa

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa
salt and pepper, to taste
juice from 1/2 of a lime
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
3 thai basil leaves, chiffonade
1 mango, cut into cubes

Instructions:

Boil the water in a medium skillet, then add the quinoa. Turn heat down to medium, cover the skillet and let simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked.

Remove from heat and stir in the jalapeno and basil. Mix in the mango when ready to serve.

Serves 2.

From dashofeast.com