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Lemon Herb Quinoa

A light and refreshing quinoa dish with lemon and herbs.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
  3. 3. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. 4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, mint, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  5. 5. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Herbs, Lemon, Quinoa
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