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Pistachio Mint Quinoa
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
142
kcal
Author
Brenda Bennett
Ingredients
1
cup
dry quinoa
2
cups
water
1
teaspoon
salt
2
tablespoons
olive oil
2
garlic
minced
1/2
cup
red onion
1/4
cup
shelled pistachios
1
cup
fresh mint
1
lime
juice & zest
Instructions
Bring water and quinoa to a boil and add salt.
Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until water is all absorbed.Set aside.
Heat oil and garlic over medium heat in a saute pan, once garlic is fragrant add onion and cook until softened. Set aside.
In a food processor add pistachios and mint and pulse until finely chopped.
In a serving bowl add quinoa, onion garlic mixture, nuts and mint and stir to combine.
Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and serve warm.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
142
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
17.8
g
|
Protein:
3.3
g
|
Fat:
6.8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.7
g
|
Sodium:
301
mg
|
Fiber:
1.9
g
|
Sugar:
1.8
g