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Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Want a healthier Mexican side dish? Cilantro lime quinoa to the rescue! It's a fresh take on the classic cilantro lime rice side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: 100 Family Favorite Easy Healthy Recipes
Keyword: healthy, quinoa, side, vegetarian
Servings: 6 -8
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Quinoa rinsed
  • 4 Cups Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 teaspoons Chicken Bouillon
  • 1 Handful Cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 Lime zested
  • 1/2 Lime juiced
  • 1 Can Diced Green Chiles 4oz
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Instructions

  • Pour everything in a rice cooker and follow product instructions, or in a pot, heat to a boil and then add the lid and turn down to low for 15 minutes, let stand off the burner for an additional 5 minutes or until tender.
    2 Cups Quinoa, 4 Cups Water, 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 2 teaspoons Chicken Bouillon, 1 Handful Cilantro, 1/2 Lime, 1/2 Lime, 1 Can Diced Green Chiles
  • remove the lid, fluff with a fork to combine everything and serve immediately.

Notes

Can be kept in the refrigerator for 1 week, or frozen for 8-10 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg