Lemony Quinoa Recipe
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Lemony Quinoa

By: MBLASSNIG  
"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."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 149 | Total Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by Azurel 
Very good side dish. When I make it again, I'll add the spices to the water so the flavour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2008 by Yummum 
Yummy! I boiled my quinoa in stock, and found it a bit too intensely flavoured. Next time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by Gitano Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Now this is some pretty good stuff!!! I love the flavour of the lemon mixed with the spicyness... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by kdrowe 
I loved this recipe. Healthy and delicious. I added the veggies and spices while it was still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by COOK471 
I was unsure about the onion & celery being uncooked in this dish but made for a healthy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2009 by larkspur 
This was a delicious recipe! I didn't have any pine nuts, so I used some slivered almonds... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by gapch1026 
This was the first time I prepared quinoa, and I won't be looking for other recipes... I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by Marilyn M. 
I made this recipe as a side dish and it turned out great. Loved the crunchy texture and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2008 by SLJ6 
I loved this dish.....I did omit the celery and pine nuts since I didnt have any on hand...I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2009 by Marie C. 
Nice texture with the celery and clean bright taste with the parsley and lemon. Thanks for the... MORE

 
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