Side dishe for 6
Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Quinoa cooks in water until fluffy, then gets tossed with lime juice, oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
$0.86for 4 servings
$0.22 per serving$0.86 for 4
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- 17 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.29 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- salt + pepper (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa under cool water and drain it.
- Combine the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan, then bring it to a boil.
- Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Rest the quinoa for 2 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.
- Stir in the lime juice, oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
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