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Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Contributed By: keybroad
Frankensteined Whole Foods recipe

A good mexican side.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Butter

1 Onion, finely chopped

2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 Bay leaf

1 cup Quinoa, rinsed, drained well

2 cups Chicken stock or vegetable stock

2 cups Water

2 tbsp Fresh lime juice

2 tbsp Minced cilantro

Preparation

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaf. Stir 1 minute.

Add quinoa and stir just until coated. Add stock and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Discard bay leaf.

Stir lime juice and cilantro into cooked quinoa.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Meal Type: Entree