Healthy Recipes Ingredient Grain Quinoa Quinoa with Peas & Lemon 4.8 (6) 4 Reviews Green peas add a pop of color to this bright whole-grain side dish. Plus, choosing frozen saves you time—no shelling required! Want to save even more time? Use a pouch of precooked quinoa. By Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN See More Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN, is a nutritionist, journalist and author. In her 20-plus years of experience, she has written hundreds of health-focused articles about food, nutrition, fitness and wellness. Her work has appeared in EatingWell, Women's Health, Weight Watchers, Men's Health, Shape, Woman's Day, Prevention, Fitbit and other publications and websites. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Gut Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This easy quinoa side dish is ready to eat in just 10 minutes.Frozen peas are convenient and full of fiber and protein.Using precooked quinoa cuts down on prep time. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, chopped 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas 2 cups cooked quinoa Zest of 1 lemon ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in peas and quinoa; cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, goat cheese, salt and pepper. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April 2021 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 148 Calories 5g Fat 21g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 148 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 3g Protein 6g 12% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 6mg 2% Vitamin A 1018IU 20% Sodium 369mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.