herbed quinoa

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Tiffany Whittaker
troutdale, OR

I obtained this from the Food Network's Gluten free recipes! It is healthy, vegetarian, and gluten free! Yum!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For herbed quinoa

  • 2 3/4 c
    cups low-sodium chicken stock (check for gluten free on the label)
  • 1/4 c
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 c
    quinoa
  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 c
    extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 c
    chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 1 dash
    salt
  • 1 dash
    pepper

How To Make herbed quinoa

  • 1
    For the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, add the chicken stock, lemon juice and quinoa. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • 2
    For the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • 3
    Pour the dressing over the quinoa and toss until all the ingredients are coated. Transfer the quinoa to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve

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