Cumin-Scented Quinoa and Black Rice

Name: Cumin-Scented Quinoa and Black Rice
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 avocado, peeled, pitted; 1 bay leaf; 8 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 59 milliliters chopped flat-leaf parsley; 59 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 3 larges garlic cloves, minced; 0 teaspoons kosher salt plus more; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 4 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 237 milliliters red quinoa, rinsed well; 118 milliliters short-grain black rice

Cumin-Scented Quinoan and Black Rice is a gluten free and vegan side dish. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 240 calories, 5g of protein, and 12g of fat. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, quinoa, cumin seeds, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.

Instructions

Bring rice and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 25-30 minutes.

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Water

Rice

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Sauce Pan

Meanwhile, combine quinoa, bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.

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Bay Leaves