Low Cal High Flavor Protein Side Dish

Protein is essential to weight-loss, and Quinoa is a very easy way to add more into your diet.

When cooked plain according to package directions, I love it cooked and sprinkled on any salad, in soups, and just plain with rice vinegar on. I have also added it onto my bowl of granola in the morning, with my yogurt and fruit too! 

To add more flavor to the quinoa, try toasting it a few minutes in the oven as you would sesame seeds, then cook as per the package instructions, which are just like cooking rice.

 

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

This easy and 

         Cilantro Lime Quinoa goes great with any Mexican meal.

Ingredients:

2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large pot, bring the 2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in quinoa and cook until broth is evaporated and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Pour quinoa into a medium bowl and fluff with a fork.
2. Stir in garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm.

Serve with a grilled chicken breast for a complete meal.

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