Zesty Quinoa Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 servings

Zesty Quinoa Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup water

½ cup dry quinoa

½ lemon

juiced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 clove garlic

minced

⅓ jalapeno pepper

seeded and minced

salt to taste

1 pinch ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon chia seeds

or to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.

Step 2

Add lemon juice cilantro garlic jalapeno and chia seeds to the quinoa in the saucepan. Add salt and turmeric. Stir evenly and cook over medium heat until excess moisture is absorbed about 5 minutes. Serve hot or refrigerate for a few hours.

Nutritional Information

Zesty Quinoa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 325.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.5g 25%

Carbohydrates: 56.8g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 6.6g 27%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 5.5g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 184.4IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 3.9mg 7%

Folate: 161mcg 40%

Calcium: 60.2mg 6%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 174.4mg 62%

Potassium: 539.7mg 15%

Sodium: 168.4mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 49.5

*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.