Description
Herbed Quinoa is a versatile and nutritious base for your meals. It is simple to prepare and can be used in various dishes throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa, water, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork.
- Stir in olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, basil, and green onions.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Use as a base for salads, bowls, or as a side dish.
- Customize with your favorite herbs and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 222
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg