This Garlic Lemon Herb Quinoa is a perfect side dish that's easy to make, full of flavor, and packed with healthy ingredients. It's a combination of quinoa, garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs, cooked to perfection. It's a great accompaniment to any main course and also works well as a standalone meal.
Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa
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2 cups water
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic
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1 whole lemon
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1 tbsp fresh herbs
Vegetarian
gluten-free
healthy
dairy-free
Side Dish
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- short description
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Rinse quinoa under cold water.
Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic.
Add quinoa to the pan and stir.
Add water, bring to boil, then simmer until water is absorbed.
Stir in lemon juice and fresh herbs.
- detailed description
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Start by rinsing the quinoa under cold water. This is to remove the bitter coating that naturally occurs on quinoa.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it's fragrant.
Add the rinsed quinoa to the pan and stir it around so it gets coated with the oil and garlic.
Add two cups of water to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer until the water is fully absorbed by the quinoa.
Once the quinoa is cooked, stir in the juice from one whole lemon and a tablespoon of your favorite fresh herbs. Serve hot.
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