Lemon Quinoa
Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and is packed with protein and 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: 10.
Lemon Quinoa
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
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In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
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Add the rinsed quinoa to the saucepan and reduce the heat to low.
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Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
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In a separate bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Dice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley.
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Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl.
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Add the diced vegetables and the lemon dressing to the quinoa.
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Toss everything together until well combined.
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Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve the lemon quinoa salad as a main dish or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
