Best Quick Lemon And Garlic Quinoa Salad Recipes

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HERBED LEMON QUINOA RECIPE



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Lemon and Herb Quinoa: An easy to make, vegan and gluten free seasoned quinoa recipe that you can serve as a side dish with meat, fish, or vegetable dishes or just by itself for a light lunch.

Provided by Aysegul Sanford

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 small onion or 2 small shallots (¾ cups chopped, thinly sliced)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove of garlic (minced)
1 ½ cups raw quinoa (rinsed and drained)
3 cups of water
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Zest of a lemon
3-4 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 cup fresh Italian parsley (chopped - plus more for garnish)
2 tablespoons fresh or dried thyme (chopped)
¼ cup sliced almonds (lightly toasted)
2 small sliced radishes (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add in the shallots (or onion) and ground cumin. Saute mixing constantly until shallots are translucent or softened 5-6 minutes.
  • Add in the minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the quinoa and toast (or sautee), stirring constantly, for a minute. Add in the water, salt, and black pepper. Give it a stir. Put the lid on. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and there are tiny holes on the surface of the quinoa.
  • Turn the heat off and let it rest for 10 minutes with the lid on.
  • Fluff the now-cooked quinoa with a fork.
  • Add in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, sliced almonds, and sliced radishes if using.
  • Give it a gentle toss and serve while it is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 251 mg, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON HERB QUINOA



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A light yet flavorful quinoa dish that goes great with fish or chicken! I invented it on-the-fly one day when I couldn't find quite what I was looking for. For a stronger flavor, add extra lemon juice and herbs. For a more al dente quinoa, remove the lid half way through the cooking time and continue to cook uncovered until most of the water is absorbed.

Provided by MellyG

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon roasted red pepper and garlic seasoning blend

Steps:

  • Stir water, quinoa, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, basil, garlic, and seasoning blend together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 81.6 mg

QUICK LEMON AND GARLIC QUINOA SALAD



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Make and share this Quick Lemon and Garlic Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dry quinoa (or 1/2 c quinoa & 1/2 c millet)
8 cups water
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/3 cup parsley, minced
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce (such as San-J Wheat-Free Tamari Soy Sauce)

Steps:

  • Boil the water in a large stock pot.
  • Add salt and quinoa and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Drain in a strainer (like pasta).
  • Prepare dressing in a large bowl.
  • Add carrots, seeds, parsley, and cooked quinoa, and toss well.

LEMON-FLAVORED QUINOA SALAD



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Make and share this Lemon-Flavored Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino p.o. prn

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (or the equivalent dried amount)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
1/4 cup tahini
1 lemon, zest of
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the quinoa in a strainer.
  • In a medium saucepan heat the quinoa and water to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy, about 15 minutes. Drain any extra water and set aside.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, make the dressing. Whisk together the garlic, tahini, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Add the hot water to thin and then add the salt.
  • Toss the cooked quinoa, beans, cilantro, red onion, and half of the dressing. Add more dressing if desired and season with additional salt to taste.
  • Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.5, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 919.7, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 1, Protein 14.2

GARLIC QUINOA



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This is a quick and easy, basic quinoa recipe that we use in our house instead of rice as a great side.

Provided by sjflick

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup quinoa

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until just browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into the saucepan; add quinoa and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and rest mixture 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 502.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

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