Salad

Cumin-Scented Quinoa and Black Rice is for Salad.

Cumin-Scented Quinoa and Black Rice takes several minutes to prepare.

Cumin-Scented Quinoa and Black Rice takes 40 minutes to cook.

Cumin-Scented Quinoa and Black Rice makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Cumin-Scented Quinoa and Black Rice are:

1/2 cup short-grain black rice
1 cup red quinoa, rinsed well
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons 1" pieces chives
Freshly ground black pepper

Garnish (not included in nutritional info):
1 avocado, peeled, pitted
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Here is how you make Cumin-Scented Quinoa and Black Rice:

Bring rice and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 25-30 minutes.Meanwhile, combine quinoa, bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; return quinoa to hot saucepan. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf, fluff quinoa with a fork, and transfer to a large bowl.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cumin and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add to quinoa. Add rice; mix well. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons oil, fresh lemon juice, cilantro, parsley, and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cut avocado into wedges. Serve salad with avocado and lemon wedges.Serving Size:?yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

The nutritional information for Cumin-Scented Quinoa and Black Rice is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 260.9

• Total Fat: 11.8 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 100.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 34.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
• Protein: 6.2 g

The dietary needs meet for Cumin-Scented Quinoa and Black Rice is Vegetarian