Lemon-Herb Quinoa

* Exported from MasterCook *

LEMON-HERB QUINOA

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Rice

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Quinoa
1 1/2 tb Vegetable oil
2 c -Water
3/4 ts Dried marjoram or oregano
1/2 ts Dried thyme
1/4 ts Dried rosemary -- crumbled
3 tb Chopped parsley
2 tb Fresh lemon juice
3/4 ts Salt
1/2 ts Grated lemon rind
1/4 ts Pepper

Place the quinoa in a large bowl; fill with cold
water. Drain into a strainer and repeat the rinsing
and draining 4 more times.

Over medium-high heat, heat the oil in a 2-quart
saucepan. Add the rinsed quinoa and cook, stirring,
until the quinoa makes cracking and popping noises,
about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the water, marjoram,
thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, reduce the
heat, and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.

Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, salt, lemon rind,
and pepper. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes longer. Fluff
with a fork.

Serves 4 to 6

Calories: 206 Total Fat:
3.2 g Protein: 6.0 g Saturated
Fat: 1.2 g Carbohydrates: 33.0 g Cholesterol: 0
Fiber: 4.1 g Sodium: 451 mg

Source: Wholesome Harvest - by Carol Gelles (ISBN:
0-316-30735-1)

Typed for you by Karen Mintzias



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