Lemony Quinoa Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Lemony Quinoa Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Lemony Quinoa Recipe

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Lemony Quinoa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 147.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.9g 12%

Carbohydrates: 21.4g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 4.8g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 943.4IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 18.9mg 32%

Folate: 77.7mcg 19%

Calcium: 39.8mg 4%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 78.9mg 28%

Potassium: 308.7mg 9%

Sodium: 74.2mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 42.8

*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.