Meyer Lemon Quinoa with Turmeric, Black Pepper and Basil
This Meyer Lemon Quinoa elevates your average side dish with the flavor and health benefits of turmeric and black pepper.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Meyer lemon zest (*sub. regular lemon)
- 1 tbsp Meyer lemon juice
- 5-6 leaves Italian basil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine quinoa, water and turmeric in a medium saucepan. Bring water to a boil, stir, then turn down to a simmer.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until quinoa is soft and water is absorbed.
- Transfer quinoa to a medium mixing bowl or serving bowl. Allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- While the quinoa is cooling, chiffonade the basil by stacking the leaves and rolling lengthwise. Then thinly slice the leaves into ribbons.
- When the quinoa is cool enough to touch, fold in the black pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice and basil leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
You can use the zest and juice of a regular lemon if you can’t find Meyer lemon. Meyer lemon provides a milder, sweeter flavor but the recipe is delicious either way.
A note on the provided nutrition information
The nutrition information provided has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator and is not a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg