Lemon Herb Quinoa Recipe

Name: Lemon Herb Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups water; 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram or 3/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled; 3 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram or 3/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Place the quinoa in a large bowl.
2
Fill with cold water.
3
Drain into a strainer and repeat the rinsing and draining 4 more times.
4
Over medium-high heat, heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan.
5
Add the rinsed quinoa and cook, stirring, until the quinoa makes cracking and popping noises, about 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Stir in the water, marjoram, thyme, and rosemary.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
8
Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, salt, lemon rind, and pepper.
9
Simmer, covered, 5 minutes longer.
10
Fluff with a fork.

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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 cup quinoa, 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 cups water, 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram or 3/4 teaspoon oregano, and more.

Yes, Lemon Herb Quinoa falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Herb Quinoa

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