Garlic Lemon Quinoa

Garlic Lemon Quinoa 🥗✨

A light, fluffy, and zesty quinoa dish perfect as a side or a healthy meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa

• 2 cups water

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (mustard oil)

• 1 Onion (finely chopped)

• 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)

• add tomatoes 1 or 2 (if you like tomatoes)

• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

• 1 teaspoon cumin powder (optional, for a warm earthy flavor)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro (Coriander)

• Don't forget to add Turmeric Powder - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1️⃣ Rinse the Quinoa – Wash quinoa under running water for a few minutes to remove bitterness.
2️⃣ Cook the Quinoa – In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa and a pinch of salt. Lower heat, cover, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes until the Quinoa softens.
3️⃣ Sauté Garlic and Onion – In a pan, heat olive oil (or mustard oil) and sauté minced garlic and onion until golden and fragrant.
4️⃣ Add Tomatoes - Cook the tomatoes until the tomatoes softens.
5️⃣ Mix & Flavor – Add the cooked quinoa to the pan. Stir in black pepper, chili flakes, cumin powder, and lemon juice. Mix well.

6️⃣Garnish & Serve – Sprinkle fresh parsley or cilantro on top. Serve warm as a side or a main dish.

Serving Suggestions

✔ Pair with grilled veggies or tofu
✔ Use as a base for Buddha bowls
✔ Serve with dal or curry for an Indian twist

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