Get your fiesta on with this zesty cilantro lime quinoa. Each bowl is gloriously gluten-free, vegan, and just plain delicious as side dish, salad topper, or burrito bowl base.
Recipe by Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons on January 30, 2014
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT12M
Total time: PT17M
Rating
5 stars (32 reviews)
Keywords
Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa ((rinsed))
1.5 cups water
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves (plus extra to taste)
1/2 lime, zest and juice ((see notes))
1-2 TBSP olive oil or avocado oil
salt + pepper (to taste)
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
Vegetarian
Steps
First rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer or sieve.
Bring a medium saucepan to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove any excess water. Stir as it toasts for just a few minutes. This step is optional but really adds to the nuttiness and fluff factor of the quinoa!
Next add your water, set burner to high, and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.
Add chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Toss to combine and taste.
Add any extra cilantro, lime, or seasoning that your heart desires and dig in!
Leftovers taste great and can be stored in the fridge for up to four days.
The quinoa will soak up the lime and oil so, to amp up the flavor, add a little extra dressing the next day and you're good to go! A scoop or two makes a fabulous salad topper or a flavor-filled base for a yummy burrito bowl! I seriously can't get enough of this stuff!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 126 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 4 g
Sodium: 4 mg
Reviews
Jane! on 2019-12-04 (5 stars): Just made this, added black beans on top, and it was a delicious meal!
Linda Nortje on 2018-04-12 (5 stars): I can never have enough side dish recipes ! Love your Cilantro Lime Quinoa and will be adding the recipe to our menu !
Sandi on 2018-04-12 (5 stars): I love this quinoa salad with all of that yummy fresh lime. Can't wait to try this out at our next cookout!
Dawha on 2017-09-06 (5 stars): I just made this recipe and I add some nutmeg and avocado AMAZING !!!
Thank you
Candice on 2014-03-18 (5 stars): I made this for my in laws and my family this past weekend....SMASH HIT!!! Thank you for this recipe!
Sarah on 2014-02-18 (5 stars): BTW. i made the recipe this weekend and everyone loved it!!! Thanks so much for sharing :) it was delicious!! I added some roasted corn to it.. mmm
Sarah on 2014-02-16 (5 stars): Omgosh this looks delicious!!! I am going to get the ingredients and make this today!! Thanks for sharing!!
Brittany Trentham on 2014-01-31 (5 stars): oh my... this looks amazing! Totally making this over the weekend!
FraijoManda on 2014-01-31 (5 stars): Sweet! I seriously love cilantro lime RICE, I'm not sure why I haven't thought to do it with quinoa. You are the twistomexicanerrything goddes I'm sure of it.
Tiffany @ The Chi-Athlete on 2014-01-30 (5 stars): Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yummmmmm!
Amanda on 2014-01-30 (5 stars): This looks so good! I feel the urge to run right to the store and make it tonight!
