Lemony Quinoa

Name: Lemony Quinoa
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
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

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.

INGRIDIENT

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

DIRECTION

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.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 147 calories; protein 5.9g; carbohydrates 21.4g; fat 4.8g; sodium 74.2mg.

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