Description
This Herbed Lemon Quinoa recipe is a delightful blend of flavors with the freshness of lemon, the earthiness of herbs, and the nuttiness of almonds. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal on its own.
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion or 2 small shallots, 3/4 cups chopped, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups raw quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- Zest of a lemon
- 3–4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh or dried thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
- 2 small sliced radishes, optional
Instructions
- Heat oil and saute shallots and cumin: Heat oil in a saucepan, add shallots (or onion) and cumin, saute until translucent.
- Add garlic and quinoa: Add minced garlic, then quinoa; toast for a minute.
- Cook quinoa: Add water, salt, pepper, boil, simmer for 15 mins until liquid is absorbed.
- Rest and fluff: Let quinoa rest off heat for 10 mins, then fluff with a fork.
- Add seasonings: Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, almonds, and radishes.
- Serve: Toss gently and serve warm.
Notes
- For Make-Ahead: Cook quinoa, cool, refrigerate up to 4 days. Warm and add seasonings before serving.
- Salt Note: Adjust salt to taste after adding all garnishes for optimal seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
