Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Cilantro Lime Quinoa is a healthy, refreshing side dish which tastes superb and makes up for a filling breakfast as well! Here is how to make Cilantro lime Quinoa Recipe.

Quinoa is considered to be in the good books of all the fitness enthusiasts. Being high on fiber, protein and as quinoa is enriched with all the nine amino acids, it is too good to be not included in one’s diet.

Apart from being very nutritious, quinoa is glutten-free and has a very low glycemic index which helps in keeping blood sugar under control. The good news is that quinoa even helps in reducing weight – all the more reason to eat it, right?

I always keep a pack of quinoa at home. I always keep a pack of quinoa at my home, because be it for breakfast or for salads, quinoa always comes to my rescue! While Quinoa Apple Pear Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a regular at my home, with some fresh cilantro available at home, I quickly made a plan to prepare Cilantro Lime Quinoa the other day.

Cilantro Lime Quinoa indeed turned out to be an interesting and healthy side dish. In order to lend a refreshing flavour to Cilantro Lime Quinoa, I added lemon juice, veg stock, garlic, onion as well.

Whenever you feel like eating something light yet tasty, you could definitely prepare Cilantro Lime Quinoa without a doubt. I really enjoyed munching this refreshing cilantro, quinoa and lime delight.

Do prepare this delicious side dish for a quick breakfast and serve a healthy meal to your family, here’s its recipe for you all:

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

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Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Cilantro Lime Quinoa is a healthy, refreshing side dish which tastes superb and makes up for a filling breakfast as well!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Continental

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 2 people

Calories 469 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Garlic Chopped
• 1/2 cup Onion Chopped
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups Veg stock
• 3 tbsp Cilantro Chopped

Instructions

1. Wash the quinoa and soak in enough water for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan.
3. Once the oil is hot, add garlic and fry for a few seconds.
4. Add onion and fry till translucent.
5. Drain the quinoa and add it in the pan along with lemon juice, salt and veg stock and cover and cook until done on low heat.
6. Remove the pan from heat and let the quinoa rest for 10 minutes.
7. Add cilantro and mix gently..
8. Serve as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Sodium 946mg 39%

Potassium 536mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 62g 21%

Dietary Fiber 6g 24%

Sugars 4g

Protein 12g 24%

Vitamin A 10.8%

Vitamin C 11.2%

Calcium 4.9%

Iron 21.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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