Quick cooking, high in protein, and loaded with flavor, quinoa will become your go-to grain, whether cleansing or not. This recipe is packed with antioxidants and nutrients to get you through your detox with strength. Prep tip: Brew the tea lightly so that it does not turn the quinoa bitter during cooking.
Recipe Yield:
4 servings
Recipe Calories:
201
Recipe Ingredient Details:
1 cup quinoa (washed very well)
2 cups lightly brewed green tea
1 Pinch sea salt
1/4 cup fresh or frozen organic corn kernels
1/2 cup very finely diced scallion
1 clove fresh garlic (minced)
1/2 cup very finely diced carrot
3-4 sprigs parsley (coarsely chopped)
2 teaspoons flaxseed oil
1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 small handful broccoli sprouts
Recipe Instructions:
Place quinoa and brewed green tea in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add salt, corn, scallion, garlic, and carrot; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 15–18 minutes.
Add parsley, flaxseed oil, and lemon juice; fluff with a fork. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with broccoli sprouts.
Recipe Additional Notes:
PER SERVING: 201 cal, 21% fat cal, 5g fat, 1g sat fat, 0mg chol, 6g protein, 34g carb, 4g fiber, 99mg sodium
Wed, 2010-02-24 14:40
