Cilantro Lime Quinoa

• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/3 cup Cilantro, organic
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 3/4 cup Yellow onion

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium free-range

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Lime juice, fresh

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Quinoa

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

Found on theharvestkitchen.com

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

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute 1 minute then add garlic and quinoa and saute 2 minutes longer. Pour in chicken broth,  water, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and onion powder. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes.  (Dont remove the lid) Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, stir in cilantro and remaining lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.