Quinoa with Herbs

Quinoa is a superfood abundant in carbohydrates and protein, perfect for substituting side dishes like rice, adding to salads, or as a filling for vegetables. Here is a delicious way to prepare it:

Approximate Nutritional Content: total servings 4, serving size 1/2 cup approximately (nutrition per serving)

• Calories: 391 kcal

• Grams of fat: 18 gr. equals 3 fat servings

• Grams of protein: 13 gr. equals 2 protein servings

• Grams of carbohydrate: 46 gr. equals 3 carbohydrate servings

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the serving size

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups defatted chicken broth

• 1/2 cup lemon juice

• 1 1/2 cups quinoa

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 3/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

• In a medium pot, place the chicken broth, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and quinoa. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until all liquid is evaporated, approximately 12-15 minutes

• In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, basil, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

• Once the quinoa is ready, drizzle the prepared dressing over the quinoa and stir well to coat everything. Transfer to a plate and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Enjoy