Quinoa with Zucchini and Lemon

Serves 6
Time 25 min
Quinoa with Zucchini and Lemon

Serve this quinoa as a side dish or toss with cooked peeled shrimp to make a complete meal. Leftovers can be chilled in the fridge for a ready-to-eat lunch.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    2 teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    1zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
    1 1/4 teaspoonsfine sea salt, divided
    1 1/4 cupsquinoa
    1lemon, juice and zest of
    2 tablespoonslemon juice
    1/2 cupchopped fresh dill
    Crumbled feta cheese for serving (optional)

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Method

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.


Add zucchini and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring, until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.


Transfer to a bowl.


Combine quinoa, 2 1/2 cups water and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in the saucepan and bring to a boil.


Lower heat, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender but still chewy and a white spiral-like germ appears around each grain, about 15 minutes.


Transfer quinoa to a large bowl.


Add zucchini, lemon zest and juice and dill and toss to combine.


Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with cheese, if using.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

150

Total Fat

4g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

500mg

Total Carbohydrate

24g

Dietary Fiber

3g

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

5g

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