Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Name: Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: canola oil 1.00 tbsp; onion(s) 1.00 small chopped; garlic 2.00 clove minced; quinoa 1.00 cup dry; low sodium vegetable broth 2.00 cup fat-free; (gluten-free if needed); 4.00 tbsp from 2 med limes; 0.50 cup fresh cilantro chopped

10 min prep time

20 min cook time

6servings

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How to Make Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Quinoa has more protein than any other grain. It is gluten-free, contains 2 grams fiber per serving, and is a healthy alternative to any recipe that uses rice.

10 min prep time

20 min cook time

6servings

½ cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Reduce the heat to low and add quinoa. Cook over a low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to make sure the quinoa doesn’t burn.
Add the vegetable broth and the juice of 1 lime and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until done. Remove from heat.
Stir in the juice of 1 lime and chopped cilantro.

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Nutrition facts

6 Servings

Serving Size
½ cup

Amount per serving Calories 140

% Daily value*
Total Fat 4g 5%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Trans Fats 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
- Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
- Total Sugars 1g
- Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 4g
Potassium 200mg 4%

Ingredients

canola oil

1 tbsp

onion(s) (chopped)

1 small

garlic (minced )

2 clove

quinoa (dry)

1 cup

low sodium vegetable broth (fat-free, (gluten-free if needed))

2 cup

fresh lime juice (from 2 med limes)

4 tbsp

fresh cilantro (chopped)

1/2 cup

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Josianne

10/22/2024

Delicious!

This was delicious. Thanks to the previous reviewers, I knew there was too much lime juice in the recipe, so I did not add it the second time. Came out perfectly. I made extra so I could have enough for quinoa bowls for lunch.

Yes, I recommend

01/05/2023

Not recommended

My husband liked it however I thought it lacked flavor. It was soupy so I did have to cook it longer. Probably won't make it again. It was missing something

No, I don’t recommend

10/30/2020

Generally a successful, solid basic recipe easily adapted to personal tastes - more or less onions, garlic, lime and cilantro.

The dish has a nice texture, taste is pleasing without a strong aroma. Looks appealing on a plate with roasted chicken breast, assorted non-starchy veggies, tomatoes and avocado.

All ingredients were included in the recipe with clear, concise instructions.

I will make this recipe again and adjust it to our particular taste - I will reduce the lime juice added at the end by half. We love cilantro and may add more next time. My family will also request that I add salt even thought the low-sodium chicken broth has salt.

buen provecho

Yes, I recommend

Joanne Kent

04/29/2020

Cilantro Lime Quinoa