Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Lemon Quinoa

Quinoa is an amazing grain that is so good for you. It is full of protein and is therefore great to replace some meat in your diet for a lower fat option. I love having quinoa as a side dish to my main meal.


1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 stalks celery
1/4 red onion
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin

1) Toast the pine nuts in a hot skillet being careful not to burn them. Put them aside.
2) In a saucepan, combine the quinoa, water and salt and bring to a simmer. Cover and allow to cook 10 minutes until the water is absorbed. You can also use a rice cooker if you would like.
3) Put the cooked quinoa into a serving dish and mix in the remaining ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.

This is great served on the side of a rice or chicken dish. Enjoy!




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