Lemon-Herb Quinoa

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LEMON-HERB QUINOA

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetarian Rice

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 c Quinoa

1 1/2 tb Vegetable oil

2 c -Water

3/4 ts Dried marjoram or oregano

1/2 ts Dried thyme

1/4 ts Dried rosemary -- crumbled

3 tb Chopped parsley

2 tb Fresh lemon juice

3/4 ts Salt

1/2 ts Grated lemon rind

1/4 ts Pepper

 

Place the quinoa in a large bowl; fill with cold

water. Drain into a strainer and repeat the rinsing

and draining 4 more times.

 

Over medium-high heat, heat the oil in a 2-quart

saucepan. Add the rinsed quinoa and cook, stirring,

until the quinoa makes cracking and popping noises,

about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the water, marjoram,

thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, reduce the

heat, and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.

 

Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, salt, lemon rind,

and pepper. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes longer. Fluff

with a fork.

 

Serves 4 to 6

 

Calories: 206 Total Fat:

3.2 g Protein: 6.0 g Saturated

Fat: 1.2 g Carbohydrates: 33.0 g Cholesterol: 0

Fiber: 4.1 g Sodium: 451 mg

 

Source: Wholesome Harvest - by Carol Gelles (ISBN:

0-316-30735-1)