- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Quinoarinsed
- 1/2 tsp Saltdivided
- 1 tbsp Basilfresh, minced
- 1 tbsp Cilantrofresh, minced
- 1-1/2 tsp Fresh mintminced
- 1 tsp Lemon zestgrated
Vegan Gluten Free Lemon Herb Quinoa
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 https://indianpharmall.com/generic-viagra-from-india/. 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:
So, how do you make Vegan Gluten Free Lemon Herb Quinoa?
Steps to make Vegan Gluten Free Lemon Herb Quinoa
1 | Cook the quinoa | 3 |
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. | ||
2 | Simmer | 12 |
Allow to simmer until the liquid is fully absorbed. This should take about 12-15 minutes. | ||
3 | Add herbs | 2 |
Remove the cooked quinoa from the heat. Add the basil, cilantro, mint, lemon zest and remaining salt. | ||
4 | Fluff it | 3 |
Fluff the quinoa and herbs with a fork. | ||
5 | Serve | |
Serve instead of rice or couscous. | ||
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Quinoa is one of my favorite ingredient to cook with. Thanks Nina!
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