LEMONY QUINOA

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Quinoa is a high-protein, good-for-you grain. It can be substituted for couscous and makes a lovely side dish. This recipe is a crunchy, lemony, healthy dish that can be used as a side or as a light meal.

Provided by Mirelle B

Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

¼ cup pine nuts
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
sea salt to taste
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 stalks celery, chopped
¼ red onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

Toast the pine nuts briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat. This will take about 5 minutes, and stir constantly as they will burn easily. Set aside to cool.
In a saucepan, combine the quinoa, water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly, then fluff with a fork.
Transfer the quinoa to a serving bowl and stir in the pine nuts, lemon juice, celery, onion, cayenne pepper, cumin and parsley. Adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 74.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g