Lemon Herb Quinoa

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is a complete protein source containing all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Lemon Herb Quinoa

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
3. Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling broth and reduce the heat to low.
4. Cover the saucepan and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped mint, salt, and black pepper.
6. Once the quinoa is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and then pour the lemon herb dressing over it.
8. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
9. Serve the lemon herb quinoa as a side dish or as a main course.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.