Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, reserved separately
  • 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instruction

  • In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, 2 cups water, salt and lemon juice.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender and a white tail appears around each grain, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and set aside, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place coriander seeds in a small skillet.
  • Cook over medium heat, shaking the pan frequently, until just fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • Coarsely crack seeds in a spice grinder or with the back of a small heavy skillet.
  • Toss quinoa with coriander, pepper and lemon zest.
  • Taste and stir in more lemon juice if desired.