LEMON HERB QUINOA

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This recipes comes from a fellow Israeli foodie, Gabi Shahar. I tried it out recently (am on a quinoa kick these days) and it's very good. A good alternative to tabbouli or couscous as a cool summer grain salad.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram or 3/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa in a large bowl.
  • Fill with cold water.
  • Drain into a strainer and repeat the rinsing and draining 4 more times.
  • Over medium-high heat, heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan.
  • Add the rinsed quinoa and cook, stirring, until the quinoa makes cracking and popping noises, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the water, marjoram, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, salt, lemon rind, and pepper.
  • Simmer, covered, 5 minutes longer.
  • Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 295.8, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.1

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