Herbed Quinoa

Herbed Quinoa is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that brings the essence of Indian spices to your table. This dish is packed with aromatic herbs and is perfect for any Paleo meal, providing a nutritious and satisfying accompaniment.

Ingredients

• Quinoa - 1 cup
• Water - 2 cups
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Fresh mint - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
6. Add the chopped cilantro, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin powder, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic to the bowl.
7. Toss everything together until well combined and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and essential amino acids from quinoa.
• High in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from herbs.

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