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    Home > Recipes > Side Dishes

    Honey-Lime Quinoa with Avocados

    Published: Mar 8, 2011 · Modified: Apr 19, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 4 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Occasionally on Monday  mornings I meet a group of expat women for coffee.  It is a delightful group, with endlessly entertaining stories about the challenges and joys of living in a foreign place.  There is something about this scene of English-speaking women, drinking lattes while talking about the daily surprises of life in Thailand that puts things into perspective.  It also creates this comfortable sense of something familiar blending into something completely foreign.

    I likewise find that Asian flavors are gently blending into those that are much more familiar in my cooking.  Although I like to cook the same things I always have, there's no resisting the limes, rice vinegars and green onions that sneak into my shopping bag and beg to be tossed into every dish.

    This simple salad with just a touch of those Asian flavors has been happily packing itself up for lunch leftovers all week, so it's worth making a big batch.

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    Honey-Lime Quinoa with Avocados

    Hearty and full of flavor, these healthy quinoa bowls are great for lunch. Add a fried or soft-boiled egg for a more substantial dinner.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Servings: 6 as a side
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or water)
    • 2 cups uncooked quinoa
    • 6 scallions (green onions), white and green parts, roughly chopped into ½ inch pieces
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
    • ½ cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
    • 1 Tbsp. honey
    • ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
    • 1 avocado, sliced

    Instructions

    • Bring broth to a boil in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Meanwhile, toast quinoa in a large, dry saute pan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. When quinoa turns golden in spots and starts to smell toasted and nutty, about 5 minutes, remove from heat. Pour quinoa into boiling broth, reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to rest, covered, for 5 minutes more. Fluff with a fork and add scallions, stirring to combine.
    • Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice and honey in a small bowl. Slowly pour liquids over quinoa, tossing to coat. Just before serving, add almonds and avocado, and stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled.

     

     

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    1. Alicia

      April 21, 2011 at 11:07 am

      I stumbled across your blog when I was searching for a recipe for honey-lime quinoa. I tried this recipe tonight and my husband and I both loved it, (as did my 13 month old). I didn't have almonds but it was still so yummy without them. Thanks for sharing!

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      • inquiringchef

        June 01, 2011 at 3:10 pm

        Alicia - I'm so glad you like it! This has become a staple in our kitchen, and I love that your 13-month-old is eating quinoa!

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