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Cilantro Quinoa is an amazing vegan side dish perfect alongside seafood, chicken or a vegan entree like red beans. The photo is of yellow cilantro dotted with bright green, torn, cilantro leaves inside the round, white corning ware saucepan it was cooked in.

Cilantro Quinoa

Cilantro Quinoa is the side dish you prepare when you want to impress somebody. This dish is vegan, gluten free, protein packed and scrumptious.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Entree, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine African American, American
Servings 10

Equipment

  • 1 2.5 Quart Saucepan I like non-toxic, ceramic pans
  • 1 Measuring Cup
  • 1 Serving Dish optional
  • 1 Large Wooden Spoon Any heat safe spoon is sufficient

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Water
  • 1½ cups Organic Quinoa
  • 2 Organic Green Onions, finely chopped
  • 1 Not Chick'n Bouillon Cubes
  • 1 tbsp Organic Earth Balance Buttery Spread
  • ½ cup Organic Cilantro, torn or chopped
  • 2 dashes Redmond's Real Salt optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring water, bouillon cube and butter substitute to a boil in the saucepan.
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add quinoa and chopped onions.
  • Stir and cover saucepan.
  • Allow to cook for 20 minutes.
  • Check after 15 minutes to ensure the quinoa is not burning on the bottom by stirring. If the quinoa is sticking, turn off the burner and remove the saucepan from the heat source.
  • Once the liquid has totally evaporated (disappeared) the quinoa is ready.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro. Serve immediately.
Keyword Cilantro Quinoa, Easy Side Dishes, Easy Vegetable Side Dishes, Healthy Side Dishes, Vegan Side Dishes, Vegan Side Dishes For Potluck