Herbed Quinoa
Herbed quinoa is a light and flavorful variation of our fluffy quinoa base recipe. Tossed with a mix of fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon, this simple dish brings a refreshing pop of color and taste to your plate.
Servings: 7 ½ cup (3 ½ cups total)
Calories: 111kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs, loosely packed (such as basil, chives, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, or parsley)
- 1 medium lemon, juiced (~2 Tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan (2-3 quart), heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed quinoa to the saucepan and toast for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Add broth and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Look for a ring to pop out!
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Then, fluff the quinoa with a fork. Allow to cool slightly.
- Stir in chopped herbs and lemon juice. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg