Lemony Quinoa
Lemony Quinoa is a bright, herb-packed side or light lunch featuring fluffy quinoa tossed with toasty pine nuts, fresh lemon, and crisp vegetables. The mix of parsley, cumin, and a hint of cayenne adds layered flavor—nutty, citrusy, and lightly spicy—ideal for warm days, picnics, or make-ahead lunches.
- Prep15 min
- Cook10 min
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Toast the pine nuts briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly so they do not burn, then set them aside to cool.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine the quinoa, water and salt; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
- 3
Let the quinoa cool slightly, then fluff it with a fork.
- 4
Transfer the quinoa to a serving bowl and stir in the pine nuts, lemon juice, celery, onion, cayenne pepper, cumin and parsley; adjust the salt and pepper if needed before serving.
- Calories 195.34 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.26 g Moderate
- Carbs 28.47 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.76 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.35 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 24.97 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.3 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.0 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.31 g Moderate
- Calcium 41.84 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate
- Potassium 156.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 45.92 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 13.77 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
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