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Quinoa with tomatillo and cilantro sauce

Easy recipe for quinoa with tomatillo and cilantro sauce, this quinoa side dish is tangy and refreshing and can be served as a side dish for with seafood, fish, and meat dishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South American , Mexican , Tex-Mex , Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • 4-5 cups cooked quinoa from about 1 ½ cups of uncooked quinoa – can also use cooked rice
For the tomatillo and cilantro sauce:
  • 6 tomatillos washed and quartered
  • 1 bunch of cilantro washed and large parts of stems removed
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 2 tbs chopped white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 hot pepper jalapeño or serrano - optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine the tomatillos, cilantro, lime juice, chopped onions, crushed garlic, hot pepper (if using), salt and pepper to taste in a blender, mix until a smooth sauce is obtained.
  2. Mix the sauce with the cooked quinoa, serve warm. Can also be made ahead and re-heated before serving. You can also serve as a cold side dish.