Zesty Quinoa

If you are a fanatic for clean eating and ambitious, bold flavor combinations, I think you will greatly enjoy this recipe for not only the delicious flavor but the health benefits as well! I have experimented with many clean recipes of my own on my journey to satisfy my cravings and strive for good health - this is by far one of my favorites that I've concocted myself! Hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Tastes delicious warm or cold.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• salt to taste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ cup dry quinoa
• ⅓ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 pinch ground turmeric (Optional)
• ¼ teaspoon chia seeds, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

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.