Side Dish

Cilantro Lime Quinoa is for Side Dish.

Cilantro Lime Quinoa takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Cilantro Lime Quinoa takes 12 minutes to cook.

Cilantro Lime Quinoa makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Cilantro Lime Quinoa are:

1 cup Bob's Red Mill Organic Whole Grain Quinoa (1/4 C dry = 1/2 C)
1.5 cup (8 fl oz) Water, tap
0.25 cup Cilantro Leaves
0.5 fruit (2" dia) Limes
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Here is how you make Cilantro Lime Quinoa:

1. First rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer or sieve.2. 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!3. Next add your water, set burner to high, and bring to a boil.4. 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.5. Add chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.6. Toss to combine and taste.7. Add any extra cilantro, lime, or seasoning that your heart desires and dig in! Serving Size:?Makes 6 Servings as Side Dish

The nutritional information for Cilantro Lime Quinoa is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 98.5

• Total Fat: 5.5 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 2.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 10.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
• Protein: 2.4 g

The dietary needs meet for Cilantro Lime Quinoa is Gluten Free