Lemon Cumin Quinoa Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Lemon Cumin Quinoa

A fragrant combination of quinoa with lemon, cumin, scallions, avocado, raisins and apricots.

Yields:

4 servings

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Meal Type:

Side Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 2 medium scallions
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 oz dried apricot
  • 2 oz raisins

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, soak the raisins and apricots in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 2 cups water, the quinoa, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is translucent and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Fluff the quinoa with a fork and turn it out on a baking sheet to cool at room temperature.
  • Finely grate the zest from the lemon and then squeeze 1 tablespoon juice in a small bowl, whisk the lemon zest and juice with the olive oil, coriander, cumin, paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • In a large bowl, toss the vinaigrette with the quinoa, raisins, apricots, avocado, scallions and almonds.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 347
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 12.88g
    % Daily Value 17%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.7g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.345g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 7.421g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 598mg
    % Daily Value 26%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 55.53g
    % Daily Value 20%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 7.8g
      % Daily Value 28%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 16.66g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 7.73g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 4mcg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 15mg
    % Daily Value 17%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 5mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 29mg
    % Daily Value 161%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 860mg
    % Daily Value 18%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 347 KCal
  • Fat 12.88 g
  • Carbs 55.53 g
  • Protein 7.73 g

There are 347 calories in 1 serving of Lemon Cumin Quinoa.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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