20/12/2024
🌿 ZESTY LEMON-HERB QUINOA BOWL
Perfect as a base for your Mediterranean bowls or as a standalone dish!
📋 INGREDIENTS:
For the Quinoa:
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Zest of 1 large lemon
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh Herb Mix:
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins:
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Cucumber, diced
👩🍳 INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Rinse & Prep:
- Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer until water runs clear
- Zest and juice your lemon
- Chop all herbs finely
2. Cook the Quinoa:
- Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan
- Add quinoa, reduce heat to low
- Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes
- Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes
- Fluff with a fork
3. Make it Zesty:
- While still warm, fold in olive oil
- Add lemon zest and juice
- Stir in minced garlic
- Season with salt and pepper
4. Final Touch:
- Fold in all fresh herbs
- Add green onions
- Adjust seasoning to taste
- Optional: top with pine nuts and feta
💡 Pro Tips:
- Toast quinoa briefly before adding liquid for nuttier flavor
- Always rinse quinoa to remove bitterness
- Use warm (not hot) quinoa to preserve herb freshness
- Make extra for meal prep - stays fresh for 3-4 days!
Nutritional Info (per serving):
Calories: 220 | Protein: 8g | Carbs: 28g | Fiber: 4g | Fat: 9g
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 4
🌟 Perfect as a base for grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or as a refreshing side dish!