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Lemon Parsley Quinoa Recipe
ContinentalMain CourseHigh Protein

Lemon Parsley Quinoa Recipe

A high protein Continental recipe with -/2 quinoa, -1/4 water, extra virgin olive oil. Ready in 30 min, serves 3.

Curated byLucas Dubois🇫🇷

Calories
550kcal
Estimated Cost
250-400
Carbs72g
Protein33g
Fats15g
Servings Scaler
3

Instructions

11 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Lemon Parsley Quinoa Recipe, wash and soak the quinoa in 2-1/4 cups of water for about 10 minutes

    -/2 quinoa(1 cups)-1/4 water(2 cups)parsley leaves - chopped(1/4 cup)lemon - juice freshly squeezed(1)
  2. 2

    In a pressure cooker, heat olive oil on medium flame, add in the chopped garlic, star anise and dry red chillies

    extra virgin olive oil(1 tablespoon)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)dry red chillies(3)star anise(2)parsley leaves - chopped(1/4 cup)extra virgin olive oil(1 teaspoon)
  3. 3

    Once the spices begin to sizzle and the garlic turns into a light brown colour, add in the quinoa along with the water, season with some salt and close the pressure cooker

    -/2 quinoa(1 cups)-1/4 water(2 cups)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)salt - to taste
  4. 4

    Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles and turn off the flame

  5. 5

    Allow the pressure to release naturally

  6. 6

    Once the pressure has released naturally, open the cooker and transfer the quinoa into a mixing bowl

    -/2 quinoa(1 cups)
  7. 7

    To the cooked quinoa add freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped parsley and olive oil and give it a good mix

    -/2 quinoa(1 cups)extra virgin olive oil(1 tablespoon)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)parsley leaves - chopped(1/4 cup)lemon - juice freshly squeezed(1)extra virgin olive oil(1 teaspoon)
  8. 8

    Check the taste and adjust accordingly

    salt - to taste
  9. 9

    Transfer the Lemon Parsley Quinoa to a serving bowl and serve hot or warm

    -/2 quinoa(1 cups)parsley leaves - chopped(1/4 cup)lemon - juice freshly squeezed(1)
  10. 10

    Serve Lemon Parsley Quinoa along with Baked Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe, Summer Salad Recipe and Red Wine Sangria Cocktail Recipe

    -/2 quinoa(1 cups)parsley leaves - chopped(1/4 cup)lemon - juice freshly squeezed(1)
  11. 11

    Finish the meal with a dessert of Sticky Date (Fig) & Walnut Pudding Recipe with Toffee Sauce

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