Cilantro Lime Quinoa

If you’re looking for a filling side dish to accompany your main meals, this cilantro lime quinoa recipe is really good recipe to make. It’s fluffy, well-seasoned, and fresh. 

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What We Love About This Cilantro Lime Quinoa 

• Easy to Make: This recipe is great if you’re looking to meal prep in advance for the week because it’s so easy to make in large batches. 
• Versatile dish: Serve it as a side dish, use it as a base for grain bowls, or toss it in with some veggies for a quick quinoa salad. 
• Soaks up so much flavor: This dish appeals to everyone because it soaks up all of the flavors of whatever dressing or sauce you put on it, so it pairs well with practically anything.  

Cilantro Lime Quinoa Ingredients

• Vegetable Broth: Vegetable broth adds flavor and moisture to the quinoa as it cooks. 
• Quinoa: Quinoa is a grain that’s light and fluffy with a mild, rice-like flavor. 
• Garlic: Garlic adds a subtle savory component to this dish. 
• Lime Juice: Lime Juice adds acidity and brightness to this cilantro lime quinoa dish. 
• Cilantro: Cilantro has a fresh, herbed flavor that pairs well with a variety of dishes.
• Seasoning: Salt and pepper. 

How to Make Cilantro Lime Quinoa 

1. Prepare the quinoa. Rinse it under cold running water.
   
2. Cook the quinoa in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes.
   
3. Remove from the heat. Set the quinoa aside for another 15 minutes.
4. Fluff the quinoa with a fork. This helps separate the grains. 
   
5. Mix in the minced garlic, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Stir until well-incorporated.
   
6. Add seasoning to taste. Serve. 

Make Ahead and Reheating Instructions: 

• To Make Ahead: Prepare the quinoa ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To Reheat: Add a splash of water then reheat quinoa in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. 

Recipe Variations

• Add vegetables: Mix in diced bell peppers, tomatoes, or cucumbers for added crunch and color. 
• Add a protein of your choice: Stir in grilled chicken, chickpeas, tofu, or black beans to make a heartier version of this dish. 
• Add yogurt: Stir in some Greek yogurt for some creaminess and a hint of tanginess as well

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

If you're looking for a filling side dish to accompany your main meals, this cilantro lime quinoa recipe is really good recipe to make.

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 cups vegetable broth
• ▢ 1 cup quinoa
• ▢ 1 clove garlic minced
• ▢ 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• ▢ 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions 

• Place quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
• Rinse the quinoa well under cold running water.
• Drain and place in a pot.
• Add broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let rest for 15 minutes.
• Remove the lid and fluff up with a fork.
• Add the garlic, lime juice and cilantro and stir to combine.
• Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Notes

• Be sure to rinse the quinoa before cooking.
• Fluff the quinoa gently so you don’t end up mashing the grains together. 

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 472mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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