Lemony Quinoa

Quinoa is a high-protein, good-for-you grain. It can be substituted for couscous and makes a lovely side dish. This recipe is a crunchy, lemony, healthy dish that can be used as a side or as a light meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 147 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup pine nuts
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• sea salt to taste
• 1 cup quinoa
• ¼ red onion, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toast the pine nuts briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat. This will take about 5 minutes, and stir constantly as they will burn easily. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a saucepan, combine the quinoa, water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly, then fluff with a fork.

Step 3

Transfer the quinoa to a serving bowl and stir in the pine nuts, lemon juice, celery, onion, cayenne pepper, cumin and parsley. Adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving.