Lemony Quinoa

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Quinoa is a high-protein, good-for-you grain. It can be substituted for couscous and makes a lovely side dish. This recipe is a crunchy, lemony, healthy dish that can be used as a side or as a light meal.

Submitted by Mirelle B
Published on July 10, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pine nuts

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 2 cups water

  • sea salt to taste

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • ¼ red onion, chopped

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. Toast the pine nuts briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat. This will take about 5 minutes, and stir constantly as they will burn easily. Set aside to cool.

  2. In a saucepan, combine the quinoa, water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly, then fluff with a fork.

  3. Transfer the quinoa to a serving bowl and stir in the pine nuts, lemon juice, celery, onion, cayenne pepper, cumin and parsley. Adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147 Calories
5g Fat
21g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 309mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.