Mediterranean Quinoa with Fresh Herbs Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced, divided; 1/4 cup minced scallions or 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint; 2 tablespoons finely chopped soft sundried tomatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional); 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons minced pistachios or other nut; Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1/4 cup minced scallions or 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
2 tablespoons finely chopped soft sundried tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced pistachios or other nut
Salt and fresh ground black pepper

1
Combine the rinsed quinoa, broth, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and 1 clove minced garlic in a medium saucepan.
2
Bring the broth to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
3
After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and set the pan aside, still covered, for another 10 minutes to steam.
4
Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
5
Add the scallions or chives, parsley, basil, mint, tomatoes, oil, zest, lemon juice, and nuts to the quinoa fluffing the mixture with a fork.
6
Add additional lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.

120

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed, 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 2 garlic cloves, minced, divided, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Quinoa with Fresh Herbs falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Mediterranean Quinoa with Fresh Herbs

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