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

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Continental
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 469kcal
Author: Neha Mathur
This is a healthy, refreshing side dish which tastes superb and makes up for a filling breakfast as well!
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Chopped
  • ½ cup Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups Veg stock
  • 3 tbsp Cilantro Chopped

Instructions

  • Wash the quinoa and soak in enough water for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Once the oil is hot, add garlic and fry for a few seconds.
  • Add onion and fry till translucent.
  • 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.
  • Remove the pan from heat and let the quinoa rest for 10 minutes.
  • Add cilantro and mix gently..
  • Serve as a side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 946mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3.9mg