Ingredients for Lemon Herb Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa
- Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups water
- Dried Marjoram
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Rosemary
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh Lemon Rind
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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How to Make Lemon Herb Quinoa
- Rinse 1 cup quinoa thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear (about 5 rinses).
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the rinsed quinoa and toast, stirring frequently, until it begins to pop and crackle (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon dried rosemary to the saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm or cold. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
3g
Carbs
6g