Lemon Herb Quinoa With Summer Squash Recipe

Recipe By Barefeet In The Kitchen

Plenty of fresh herbs combined with just a touch of lemon, to make this a terrific light lunch dish. I had so much fun clipping herbs and squash in the garden this morning. I couldnt resist using some of the harvest in our lunch.

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Ingredients for Lemon Herb Quinoa With Summer Squash Recipe

  • 1/5 cup Quinoa
  • 0.40 cup Scant water
  • 0.40 tablespoon Butter Divided
  • 0.40-0.60 cup Crookneck squash or yellow zucchini chopped into 1/2" 1" chunks
  • 1/5-0.40 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice more if desired
  • As required Kosher salt
  • As required Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/5 tablespoon Fresh basil very thinly sliced
  • 1/5 teaspoon Fresh oregano i used mexican oregano, finely minced
  • 1/5 teaspoon Fresh thyme finely minced
  • 1/5 teaspoon Fresh garlic chives or regular chives minced
Nutrition
value
156
calories per serving
3 g Fat7 g Protein25 g Carbs9 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    3g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Carbs
    25g
  • Fiber
    9g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    25g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Fiber
    9g

Fats

  • Fat
    3g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    132mg
  • Iron
    5mg
  • Vitamin A
    76mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    92mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    15mg
  • Vitamin E
    4mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    68mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    110mg
  • Selenium
    4mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Barefeet In The Kitchen