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Honey Cilantro Soaked Quinoa
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Gluten-Free and Vegetarian
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: honey, quinoa
Servings: 4
Calories: 329 kcal
Author: Amie Valpone
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup peanuts
  • Juice of 1 fresh orange
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh orange zest
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Remove from heat and immediately transfer to a large bowl. Add honey; gently toss to combine. Set aside covered for 10 minutes to soak.
  2. Mix in remaining ingredients.
  3. Transfer to serving bowls. Serve warm or chilled.
  4. Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Honey Cilantro Soaked Quinoa
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 329 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 127mg6%
Potassium 498mg14%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 15.8mg19%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 3.5mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.