Lemony Quinoa

Name: Lemony Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup pine nuts; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; sea salt to taste; 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 0.25 red onion, chopped; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

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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.

Recipe 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

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.
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.
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
Vitamin C 19mg	95%
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.