Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 142 kcal
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 Facts
Pistachio Mint Quinoa
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 142
Calories from Fat 61
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.8g
10%
Saturated Fat 0.7g
4%
Sodium 301mg
13%
Carbohydrates 17.8g
6%
Fiber 1.9g
8%
Sugar 1.8g
2%
Protein 3.3g
7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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