Lemon-Herb Quinoa with Peas
25 min249 kcal each
A fluffy grain side with more protein and fibre than rice. Lemon, parsley and mint keep it bright alongside grilled meat or fish.
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Plan this recipeIngredients
for 4 servings- Quinoa, uncooked200 g
- Green peas (fresh or frozen)150 g
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Fresh parsley20 g
- Fresh mint1 handful
- Salt½ tsp
Method
Prep 5 min · cook 20 min- Rinse the quinoa well in a sieve, because it tastes soapy if you skip this.
- Simmer it covered in 400 ml of salted water for 15 minutes. Add the peas for the last 3 minutes.
- Take it off the heat and leave it covered for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.
- Stir through the oil, lemon juice and chopped herbs. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition
per servingCal
249
Protein
9.27g
Carbs
38g
Fat
6.74g
Of 2.4g of sugar per serving, 0g is added sugar.
Of 6.7g of fat per serving, 0.9g is saturated.
