Citrus and Mint Quinoa with Feta Crumbles Recipe

Name: Citrus and Mint Quinoa with Feta Crumbles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup uncooked prerinsed quinoa; 1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons golden raisins; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley; 1 tablespoon sliced green onion; 1/4 cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked prerinsed quinoa
1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
1/4 cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese

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In a small saucepan, stir together the orange juice, water, and quinoa.
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Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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Remove from the heat.
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Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
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Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the oil and lemon juice.
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Stir in the remaining ingredients except the feta.
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Set aside.
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When the quinoa is ready, use a fork to lightly stir it into the oil mixture.
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Gently fold in the feta.
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Serve at room temperature.
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 139
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Total fat: 3.5g
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Saturated: 1.0g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
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Monounsaturated: 1.5g
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Cholesterol: 3mg
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Sodium: 129mg
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Carbohydrates: 23g
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Fiber: 2g
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Sugars: 6g
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Protein: 5g
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Calcium: 74mg
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Potassium: 242mg
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1 starch
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1/2 fruit
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1/2 fat

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup uncooked prerinsed quinoa, 1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred), and more.

Yes, Citrus and Mint Quinoa with Feta Crumbles falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Citrus and Mint Quinoa with Feta Crumbles

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