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I love quinoa it’s so filling and easy to make

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Directions

Watch how to make this recipe.

For the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, add the chicken stock, lemon juice and quinoa. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.

For the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Pour the dressing over the quinoa and toss until all the ingredients are coated. Transfer the quinoa to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Quinoa Chocolate Chip Granola Bars {No Bake}
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins

Homemade snack bars have never been easier thanks to these no-bake Quinoa Chocolate Chip Granola Bars packed with protein, fiber and omega-3’s.
Course: Snack
Servings: bars
Calories: 264 kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa uncooked
1 cup oats old fashioned or quick cooking
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup flax seed meal
2/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter I like to use Skippy or JIF
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
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Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread quinoa, oats, walnuts, chia and flax on a baking sheet then bake until slightly toasted and nutty, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, line an 8″ x 11″ baking dish with plastic wrap then spray plastic wrap with cooking spray; set aside.
In a small sauce pot, melt peanut butter and honey until smooth and creamy over medium heat. Remove from the heat once bubbles start to form around the edges – careful not to bring to a full boil. Whisk cinnamon, vanilla and salt into the peanut butter mixture. Mixture should be thin – the consistency of melted caramel sauce.
Place toasted quinoa and oat mixture into a large bowl then pour melted peanut butter sauce into the bowl. Using a rubber spatula, stir mixture until everything is evenly coated.
Let mixture cool slightly then stir in chocolate chips then spread mixture evenly into the prepared glass baking dish. Use spatula to press mixture firmly into the pan.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours or up to overnight.
To serve, slice into 16 bars.
Recipe Notes
Bars must be cooled completely before slicing.
For storage, I like to wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap then place in a resealable plastic bag for on-the-go snacking.
Recipe adapted from Super Healthy Kids.
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Chocolate Chip Granola Bars {No Bake}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 Calories from Fat 128
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.2g 22%
Saturated Fat 3.1g 16%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.1g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 30.6g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g 25%
Sugars 13.9g
Protein 7.7g 15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie d