Side Dish

7-Minute Quinoa Recipe for Perfectly Fluffy Grains

This delicious recipe was presented to me by a vegan friend. The lime juice gives the quinoa a fresh flavor that can’t be beat!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1cupquinoa

  • ⅛teaspoonsalt

  • 1 ¾cupswater

  • 1cupcanned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained

  • 1tomato, chopped

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 3tablespoonslime juice

  • 4teaspoonsolive oil

  • ½teaspoonground cumin

  • 1pinchsalt and pepper to taste

  • ½teaspoonchopped fresh parsley

Cooking Directions

  1. Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer, and rinse under cold, running water until the water no longer foams. Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

  2. Once done, stir in the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories185
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g 		7%
Saturated Fat
1g 		3%
Sodium
176mg 		8%
Total Carbohydrate
29g 		10%
Dietary Fiber
5g 		16%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
6g
Vitamin C
7mg 		37%
Calcium
19mg 		1%
Iron
1mg 		4%
Potassium
142mg 		3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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