Herbed Tea-Infused Quinoa with Lemon Zest

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A light, nutrient-rich quinoa bowl infused with fresh herbs and brightened by lemon zest. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Quinoa, Water, Fresh parsley into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa and 1/4 tsp salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp lemon zest. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill.
  3. Step 3: Fold the herb dressing into the cooked quinoa. Serve immediately.

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