SPICY LEMON QUINOA

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This recipe for spicy lemon quinoa is an ideal accompaniment to steamed halibut.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Quinoa Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups quinoa
Coarse salt
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place quinoa in a fine mesh sieve. Rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Transfer to a medium saucepan, add 1 teaspoon salt and 2 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until water is completely absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer quinoa to a medium bowl along with pine nuts, lemon zest, parsley, cumin, cayenne; drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss until well combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Eve Ddumba (D.E.O.R)
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This dish is a must-try for any quinoa lover.


Thero Matlakele
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I can't wait to experiment with different variations of this recipe.


meloneek spence
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This recipe is a great starting point for creating your own customized quinoa dish.


Soniea Tanvira
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I'm going to try making this dish with brown rice instead of quinoa next time.


Kathy Bassette
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This dish is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.


JELLY FancMango
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious.


Figo Lee
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Annie Mase
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I'm always looking for new quinoa recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill.


Logan Tom
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of quinoa.


Samuel Pecanek
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This recipe is a keeper!


AROUNDTHEWORLDD
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Md oli Khan
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Cartman Productions
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I found that the quinoa took a little longer to cook than the recipe stated.


Kumar Chapagain
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Rizwan Saeed
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat quinoa. My kids loved the spicy lemon flavor.


fortnite legends 11
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I added some chopped cilantro to the quinoa before serving. It added a nice fresh flavor.


Kriss Dalton Gonzalez
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The spicy lemon sauce was amazing! It was the perfect balance of spicy and citrusy.


Rachel Davala
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It was also a nice change from my usual quinoa recipes.


Zena Salim
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.


Liyema Marhongo
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This spicy lemon quinoa was a hit with my family! It was flavorful and easy to make.