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Orange Scallion Quinoa

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This Orange Scallion Quinoa is a perfectly flavored side dish goes well with fish or even a grilled steak.

This Orange Scallion Quinoa is a perfectly flavored side dish goes well with fish or even a grilled steak.

I admit it! I love quinoa! And so should you!

It’s a perfect superfood and that means it is packed full of some amazing health benefits…but healthy doesn’t mean boring or flavorless. Try adding orange and scallions to your quinoa for a totally amazing side dish. My whole family loves this recipe….yes…even the kiddos.

This Orange Scallion Quinoa is a perfectly flavored side dish goes well with fish or even a grilled steak.

Orange Scallion Quinoa

I never had quinoa until I was until. Truth be told…I had never even heard of it before either until I was about 30 and took a little local cooking class with a friend.

Orange Scallion Quinoa

Orange Scallion Quinoa

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
This Orange Scallion Quinoa is a perfectly flavored side dish goes well with fish or even a grilled steak

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 orange
  • 3 scallions
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Remove zest from half of the orange and set aside. Cut orange in half and juice with a citrus juicer.
  2. In a medium saucepan, with a lid, bring 2 cups of water plus orange juice to a boil over high heat. Add quinoa, cover and let simmer over medium heat for 12 minutes. Remove from heat, add orange zest and scallions, and fluff lightly with a fork. Return lid and let stand 15 minutes.
  3. Season to taste and serve warm.
Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 175 Total Fat: 3g Saturated Fat: 0g Sodium: 201mg Carbohydrates: 32g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 3g Protein: 7g
© Wendy O'Neal
Cuisine: American / Category: side dish

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Org Published: 6/29/15  Updated: 4/1/18

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Comments

  1. Dania says

    May 9, 2018 at 9:19 am

    I am crazy for quinoa and spring onions and you have mixed both with orange. I make a lot of salads, this will be with me tomorrow on my table. Thank you for the lovely recipe.
    Reply

  7. Cheryl Abdelnour says

    July 5, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    I like the recipe. I think my family would enjoy it. We use a lot of Bob's Red Mill products.
    Reply

  9. Nicole Dziedzic says

    July 4, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    I love using Quinoa in so many dishes i make! I made a taco casserole the other day using Quinoa and it was meatless, i used beans instead, and surprising even my kids loved it.
    Reply

  13. Dorothy Teel says

    July 4, 2015 at 6:30 am

    My daughter in law made a quinoa salad for a family get together a few months back it was delicious, me and the hubby tried it and it was great, we are waiting for another family get together and she said she will make some more. Her and her family are gluten free and we have to be very careful about what we all eat, and Bob Adams gives us some new options.
    Reply

  14. Sarah Oswald says

    July 3, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    I have never tried Bob’s Red Mill products but I would love to win so I could try them thanks for the chance to win.
    Reply

  15. Leigh J. says

    July 3, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    The recipe looks so good and simple!!! I will be making it this week! This is also a great giveaway!
    Reply

  18. theresa krier says

    July 3, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    hi, i love that you use Bob's Red Mill in your recipes, since this is what i use, there is no guessing how it will turn out, thanks. have a great 4th!
    Reply

  21. Julie says

    July 1, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    That recipes sounds yummy. I like Bob's Red Mill products, especially almond flour (making banana bread right now).
    Reply

  22. Nannette Stroman says

    June 30, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    I'd add a bit of TVP to this to make it a high protein vegan main dish, serves over lettuce for a nice summer salad.
    Reply

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