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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (118g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Calories 138
Calories from Fat 45		(32%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 5.1g	7%
	Saturated Fat 0.6g	3%
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 299mg		12%
Potassium 230mg		6%
Total Carbohydrate 20.3g		6%
	Dietary Fiber 1.9g	7%
	Sugars 0.1g
Protein 3.8g		7%
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Lemon Herb Quinoa

Recipe #65131 | 30 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Mirj
Jun 19, 2003

This recipes comes from a fellow Israeli foodie, Gabi Shahar. I tried it out recently (am on a quinoa kick these days) and it's very good. A good alternative to tabbouli or couscous as a cool summer grain salad.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram or 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

Directions

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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From: icancook66

On Nov 19, 2009

My weight watchers leader is obsessed with quinoa, and because I am making a slow transition to a meatless diet I needed something with lots of protein. This is delicious! I eliminated the oil and just sprayed my pan with my olive oil mister, and I had vegetable stock that I needed to use up so I replaced the water with that, other than that followed exactly! Thanks

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From: Krislady

On Oct 16, 2009

We found this surprisingly tasty - our first experience with quinoa really put us off, and we only tried this to use up the rest of the package! I'm so glad we did. I would gladly make this again - even my husband enjoyed it!

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From: Gay Gilmore

On May 3, 2005

BIG quinoa-lover here, and this is a great recipe. Fresh, not over powering. Sometimes I cook it in chicken broth for a more savory taste. Love. Was asked for the recipe. Will definitely make again and again.

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From: Geema

On Jul 1, 2003

We will be making quinoa much more often now that we have this recipe, because it's truly delicious. I was kind of concerned at using water instead of broth thinking that the grain might be too bland, but the herbs and lemon were just strong enough to create a pleasing taste with plenty of flavor. The lemon isn't overpowering either, but just perfect. I have a bit left over and I think I'll try making a salad with it in the morning. I'm passing this recipe on to quite a few family members who I hope will become quinoa converts too. Thanks so much Mirj for sharing this recipe with us.

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