Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Name: Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry quinoa; 1.5 cups water; ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves; ½ lime, zest and juice; 1-2 TBSP olive oil or avocado oil; salt + pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
126 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Reese Morris

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Get your fiesta on with this zesty cilantro lime quinoa. Each bowl is gloriously gluten-free, vegan, and just plain delicious as side dish, salad topper, or burrito bowl base.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup dry quinoa (rinsed)
1.5 cups water
¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves plus extra to taste
½ lime, zest and juice (see notes)
1-2 TBSP olive oil or avocado oil
salt + pepper to taste

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Instructions

First rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer or sieve.
Bring a medium saucepan to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove any excess water. Stir as it toasts for just a few minutes. This step is optional but really adds to the nuttiness and fluff factor of the quinoa!
Next add your water, set burner to high, and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.
Add chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Toss to combine and taste.
Add any extra cilantro, lime, or seasoning that your heart desires and dig in!
Leftovers taste great and can be stored in the fridge for up to four days.
The quinoa will soak up the lime and oil so, to amp up the flavor, add a little extra dressing the next day and you're good to go! A scoop or two makes a fabulous salad topper or a flavor-filled base for a yummy burrito bowl! I seriously can't get enough of this stuff!

Notes

Craving intense citrus flavor? Add the juice and zest of the entire lime!
Nutrition facts below are an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed.

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Calories 126kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 159mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)