ZESTY QUINOA

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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

Ingredients

1 cup water
½ cup dry quinoa
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
⅓ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
salt to taste
1 pinch ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon chia seeds, or to taste

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