Description
Quinoa is often overlooked but can be transformed into a flavorful and enticing dish with just a few simple ingredients and techniques. This zesty quinoa recipe combines fluffy grains with fresh garlic, lemon, and spices, creating a vibrant side that elevates any meal. Perfect for potlucks or cozy dinners, you’ll find this dish not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper over low heat for another minute until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and squeeze lemon juice over the quinoa. Drizzle with olive oil while fluffing the grains with a fork.
- Fold in chopped herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (185g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg