Lemon Herb Quinoa Recipe

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Lemon Herb Quinoa
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place the quinoa in a large bowl.
  2. Fill with cold water.
  3. Drain into a strainer and repeat the rinsing and draining 4 more times.
  4. Over medium-high heat, heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan.
  5. Add the rinsed quinoa and cook, stirring, until the quinoa makes cracking and popping noises, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the water, marjoram, thyme, and rosemary.
  7. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
  8. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, salt, lemon rind, and pepper.
  9. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes longer.
  10. Fluff with a fork.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 137.72 Kcal (577 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.18g 8%
Cholesterol 0.91mg 0%
Sodium 295.55mg 12%
Potassium 179.37mg 4%
Total Carbs 19.04g 6%
Sugars 0.28g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g 9%
Protein 4.1g 8%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 28.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.55 Kcal (484 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.34g 8%
Cholesterol 0.76mg 0%
Sodium 247.98mg 12%
Potassium 150.5mg 4%
Total Carbs 15.98g 6%
Sugars 0.23g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 9%
Protein 3.44g 8%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 8%
Iron 1.5mg 10%
Calcium 24mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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