Simple Cheesy Quinoa with Lemon and Herbs
Cheesy Quinoa is a light, gluten-free nutritious meal option packed with flavor or makes for a great use of leftover quinoa. This Lemon Quinoa Recipe comes together quickly as an easy side or can be a canvas for other additions to serve as a main meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth or bone broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup grated cheese I used cheddar
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp parsley, diced
- 1 Tbsp basil, diced
Instructions
- Add clove and butter to small pot over low heat.
- Add in quinoa, chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring liquid to a boil and then turn heat down to low and cover. Let it cook for 5-10 minutes, or until quinoa is soft and fluffy and absorbs water.
- While quinoa is cooking, grate your cheeses.
- Once quinoa is done cooking, add the cheese and yogurt and stir in the herbs. If desired, add extra cheese and herbs to top before plating.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 368mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 533IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 347mgIron: 2mg
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