ADDING FLAVOR TO QUINOA RECIPES

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QUINOA WITH LATIN FLAVORS RECIPE | EATINGWELL



Quinoa with Latin Flavors Recipe | EatingWell image

Cilantro, lime and scallions lend a bright finish to delicate quinoa. This versatile side pairs well with seafood, poultry or pork.

Provided by Patsy Jamieson

Categories     Healthy Latin American Recipes

Total Time 45 minutes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup quinoa, (see Note)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
1/4 cup pepitas, toasted (see Note)
¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup chopped scallions
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Toast quinoa in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until it crackles and becomes aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chiles and garlic; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the quinoa and broth; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Add pepitas, cilantro, scallions, lime juice and salt to the quinoa; mix gently and fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.9 calories, CarbohydrateContent 23.1 g, FatContent 6 g, FiberContent 3.3 g, ProteinContent 7.2 g, SaturatedFatContent 0.8 g, SodiumContent 330 mg, SugarContent 2.7 g

LEMON HERB QUINOA RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



Lemon Herb Quinoa Recipe | Allrecipes image

A light yet flavorful quinoa dish that goes great with fish or chicken! I invented it on-the-fly one day when I couldn't find quite what I was looking for. For a stronger flavor, add extra lemon juice and herbs. For a more al dente quinoa, remove the lid half way through the cooking time and continue to cook uncovered until most of the water is absorbed.

Provided by MellyG

Categories     Side Dish    Grain Side Dish Recipes

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon roasted red pepper and garlic seasoning blend

Steps:

  • Stir water, quinoa, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, basil, garlic, and seasoning blend together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.4 calories, CarbohydrateContent 20.5 g, FatContent 1.8 g, FiberContent 2.9 g, ProteinContent 4.3 g, SaturatedFatContent 0.2 g, SodiumContent 81.6 mg

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