Leek & Lemon Quinoa
This lovely light and fresh Leek & Lemon Quinoa dish makes a great spring time side dish or even a great lunch all on it's own. This grain packed full of protein never disappoints and made here with the addition of sauteed leeks and garlic and then finished off with fresh lemon juice.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup quinoa
- 2 Leeks cut in half length ways and then thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 Cups vegetable stock
- Small bunch of fresh chopped cilantro
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet set over medium heat add the quinoa and dry fry it for about 2 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the stock with the lemon juice and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover and leave to cook for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, add the olive oil, garlic and leeks. Cook stirring occasionally for about 10-12 minutes or until leeks are soft and lightly golden. Remove from heat.
- When the quinoa is cooked remove from heat. Gently fluff up the quinoa with a fork. Stir in the cooked leeks and lemon zest. Stir and top with fresh cilantro. Can be served hot or cold.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Leek & Lemon Quinoa
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 223
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 481mg21%
Potassium 325mg9%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 998IU20%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.