ZESTY QUINOA
If you are a fanatic for clean eating and ambitious, bold flavor combinations, I think you will greatly enjoy this recipe for not only the delicious flavor but the health benefits as well! I have experimented with many clean recipes of my own on my journey to satisfy my cravings and strive for good health - this is by far one of my favorites that I've concocted myself! Hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Tastes delicious warm or cold.
Provided by Sam L (Sam)
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, and chia seeds to the quinoa in the saucepan. Add salt and turmeric. Stir evenly and cook over medium heat until excess moisture is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Serve hot or refrigerate for a few hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 168.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
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Zahid Arif
[email protected]Yum!
Wood working Tools
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also packed with flavor and protein. I highly recommend it!
niko gamer
[email protected]Just okay.
Sarah Mitchelson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were incredible and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Yohans tadese
[email protected]Amazing! This recipe is now my go-to quinoa dish. It's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Ryan Hunnicutt
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I'll try it again with less cayenne pepper next time.
Mr. Raju
[email protected]Solid recipe. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.
cheyenne Patterson
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver! I had a bunch of leftover quinoa and didn't know what to do with it. This dish was quick and easy to make, and it tasted amazing. Thanks!
Rs Robin
[email protected]Not a fan of the lime zest. Otherwise, it was okay.
khusi Dahal
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make! I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables and spices, and it always turns out great. A keeper!
1inadventure gaming
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The quinoa was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. Will definitely be making this again!
Akshat Jayesh
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I added some chopped nuts and dried fruit for extra crunch and sweetness. The result was a delicious and satisfying salad that I'll definitely be making again.
Nathan Moreno
[email protected]Meh.
parth yadav
[email protected]Not bad! I found the recipe to be a bit bland, so I added some extra spices and herbs to taste. The quinoa turned out fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were crisp-tender. Overall, a solid recipe that can be easily customized to your liking.
Alik Dey
[email protected]This quinoa dish was a hit! The flavors were bold and zesty, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the lime zest and cilantro. Will definitely be making this again!