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.
