Quinoa is a great side for just about any dish. Plus, it’s great for your heart! Packed with nutrients like protein and antioxidants, it’s a great low-fat option to add to your lunch or dinner. Be sure to include this in next week’s meal planning!
Ingredients
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, as desired
- ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Heat olive oil in a medium sized pot over medium heat.
- Add in the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the quinoa and stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Add the water, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir. Place lid on the pot and bring to a boil.
- Once it reaches a boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and let rest for another 10 minutes with the lid on.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and fold in the zest and juice of 1 lime, and the chopped cilantro.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Lime Quinoa
- Serving Size: ½ cup cooked
- Calories: 128
- Total fat: 4 grams
- Saturated fat: 0.5 gram
- Trans fat: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
- Sodium: 30 milligrams
- Total Carbohydrate: 19 grams
- Dietary Fiber: 2 grams
- Added Sugar: 0 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
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