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Cilantro Lime Quinoa
This cilantro lime quinoa is nice and easy, goes great with most any Mexican or Asian inspired dish, and is healthy, too!
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American, Asian-Inspired, Mexican
Diet
Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
181
kcal
Author
Laura Yautz
Ingredients
1
tablespoon
Olive Oil
1 ½
cups
Dry Quinoa
(rinsed if necessary)
2
Garlic Cloves,
minced
3
cups
Water
½
teaspoon
Salt
Zest of 1 lime
3
tablespoon
Lime Juice
(from about 2 limes)
½
cup
chopped Cilantro
(optional) ½ Jalapeno, seeded and finely minced
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. When hot, pour in the dry quinoa, and toast for a few minutes.
Add the minced garlic, and saute for one more minute, until fragrant.
Carefully pour in the water, and add the salt and lime zest.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed - about 15 minutes.
Turn the heat off and allow to rest with the lid on for at least 5 minutes.
Remove the lid, add the lime juice and cilantro (and jalapeno if using), and fluff with a fork.
Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories:
181
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
28.4
g
|
Protein:
6.1
g
|
Fat:
4.9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.6
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1.7
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.4
g
|
Sodium:
201.6
mg
|
Potassium:
260.7
mg
|
Fiber:
3.2
g
|
Sugar:
0.2
g
|
Vitamin A:
5.1
IU
|
Vitamin C:
4.2
mg
|
Calcium:
28.7
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg