- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup raw quinoa, rinsed and drained if it’s not pre-rinsed
- 1 ½ cup water or chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon (3-4 tablespoons)
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped (I prefer Italian parsley)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
For the Yogurt Dill Sauce
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill