CILANTRO LIME QUINOA

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CILANTRO LIME QUINOA

yield: 4 - 6 servings
total time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup yellow onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup low-sodium free-range chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup organic cilantro, finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions and saute 1 minute then add garlic and quinoa and saute 2 minutes longer.
3. Pour in chicken broth,  water, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and onion powder.
4. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes.  (Don't remove the lid)
5. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, stir in cilantro and remaining lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.
   

source:http://www.theharvestkitchen.com