I can’t speak highly enough of the health benefits of quinoa (pronounced ‘keen-wa’)! It’s a highly nutritious protein and makes a fantastic wheat-free alternative. Quinoa is an ancient grain which has been grown in South America for thousands of years. I use this Vegan Gluten Free Lemon Herb Quinoa as a base for salads or as a substitute for couscous or rice.
Sometimes I make a big pot of it on the weekend and we eat it throughout the week. Cooking quinoa for the first time can be interesting. It’s a seed and as it cooks, it looks like it’s sprouting tiny spirals which separate from and curl around the quinoa seeds. So cool!
To make my version of Vegan Gluten Free Lemon Herb Quinoa, you will need the following ingredients:
Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the quinoa and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Reduce the heat and cover.
Allow to simmer until the liquid is fully absorbed. This should take about 12-15 minutes.
Remove the cooked quinoa from the heat. Add the basil, cilantro, mint, lemon zest and remaining salt.
Fluff the quinoa and herbs with a fork.
Serve instead of rice or couscous.
This Vegan Gluten Free Lemon Herb Quinoa is a healthy and nutritious alternative to rice or couscous. Try it out soon and come back and leave a comment to let me know what you think.
Superb lemon flavor.
Amazing! This quinoa recipe brightened my dinner last night. It was so easy and goes great with our weekly meals!
Quinoa's a game changer! Cooked a pot on Sunday, now it's my weekly staple. Simple yet sooo tasty!
Fantastic!
Superb! While making this quinoa for my family, we all enjoyed the flavors so much! It's become a staple in our home. My kids even ask for it during the week, which makes me so proud. It’s simple, healthy, and delicious!
Superb flavor delight!
Amazing!
OMG, this Vegan Gluten Free Lemon Herb Quinoa is a game changer! 😍 I whipped it up for our Sunday meal prep, and now we’ve got delish lunches all week. The flavors are bomb, and it makes me feel like a cooking rockstar! Plus, my kids thought it was all fancy 'cause of those little spirals—totally crazy but so cool! 🌱🍋
Amazing! I made this quinoa for my kids during a busy week. They loved it, and I felt great serving such a healthy dish. It became our go-to for quick meals. Can't thank you enough!
Exceptional!
OMG, this quinoa is life! My fam loves it, especially paired with fresh veggies. Total win!
Super healthy and tasty quinoa dish!
Made this for my family after a long day. Everyone loved it, even my picky eater! So easy and healthy.
Superb quinoa recipe. My family loves it as a side with meals. It’s easy to make and tastes great. Cooking it on weekends saves time, and it's so nutritious for the kids. I find it very versatile too.
Wow, this Vegan Gluten Free Lemon Herb Quinoa is the bomb! I tossed it in a salad for a chill lunch and felt like a health god. Seriously, who knew quinoa was so cool to cook? Love those little spirals! #BestWeekendMeal
