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Lemony Quinoa Recipe

A light and refreshing quinoa dish with a burst of lemon flavor.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

Instructions 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Fluff quinoa with a fork. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir in chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Lemon, Quinoa
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