Lemon Herb Quinoa
A bright and refreshing quinoa dish infused with lemon and fresh herbs, perfect as a side or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove its natural coating.
- Combine the rinsed quinoa and water or vegetable broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the quinoa simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa gently with a fork, then mix in lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. The flavors meld beautifully over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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