Cilantro-Cumin Quinoa

Name: Cilantro-Cumin Quinoa
Yield: Serves 2 (serving size: about 2/3 cup)
Ingredients: ⅔ cup water; ½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons olive oil; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Fragrant, earthy cumin stands out in this quick whole-grain side and turns the quinoa a pretty golden color that's accented by cilantro.

By Deb Wise

Recipe by Cooking Light September 2015

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Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Recipe Summary

Yield:

Serves 2 (serving size: about 2/3 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

⅔ cup water
½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Combine 2/3 cup water and quinoa in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in remaining ingredients.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

200 calories; fat 7.3g; saturated fat 1g; mono fat 4.3g; poly fat 1.8g; protein 6g; carbohydrates 28g; fiber 3g; cholesterol 0mg; iron 2mg; sodium 243mg; calcium 23mg.

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