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Red Quinoa with Lime is for Dinner.

Red Quinoa with Lime takes 25 minutes to prepare.

Red Quinoa with Lime takes 25 minutes to cook.

Red Quinoa with Lime makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Red Quinoa with Lime are:

1 cup red quinoa
2 teaspoons macademia oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
? tsp chili
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 box reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
Water to make 2 cups
1/4 cup pepitas, toasted (see Note)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, or other herbs
1/2 cup chopped scallions, or 2 tbs chives
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Here is how you make Red Quinoa with Lime:

1. Toast quinoa in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until it crackles and becomes aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly.2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chiliand garlic; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the quinoa and broth/water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.3. Add pepitas, cilantro or herbs, scallions or chives, lime juice and salt to the quinoa; mix gently and fluff with a fork.Serving Size:?serves 4 to 6 - side dish

The nutritional information for Red Quinoa with Lime is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 76.0

• Total Fat: 1.9 g
• Cholesterol: 0.8 mg
• Sodium: 225.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 12.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
• Protein: 2.6 g