Lemon Quinoa Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Make Lemon Quinoa Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Rinse the Quinoa
Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water for about 2 minutes to remove any bitterness.
2
Measure Ingredients
Measure out the water, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and chopped parsley while the quinoa is rinsing.

3
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
5
Fluff and Season
Remove the saucepan from heat. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the quinoa with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
6
Add Herbs
Fold in the chopped parsley and lemon zest gently into the quinoa mixture.

7
Serve
Transfer the lemon quinoa to a serving bowl and enjoy warm or at room temperature.