Cilantro Lime Quinoa
This bright cilantro lime quinoa is a delicious, healthy Mexican-inspired side dish that comes together quickly and is great for weeknight dinner or meal prep! (gluten-free, vegan, nut-free)
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: side dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil on low heat. Add garlic and sauté until soft, about 30 seconds. Add quinoa and stir, cooking, until toasted, about 1 minute.
- Add broth, cover, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- While quinoa is cooking, zest and juice lime and chop cilantro.
- Once quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork, then add lime zest, juice, cilantro and salt to taste. Gently stir to combine. Serve warm.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.
Keywords: lime quinoa, cilantro quinoa
Find it online: https://livelytable.com/cilantro-lime-quinoa/