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 1 cup of quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse it under cold running water for about 1-2 minutes to remove any bitterness from the coating.
2
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3
Simmer and Fluff
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork.

4
Add Flavorings
In a bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
5
Combine
Pour the lemon mixture over the cooked quinoa and stir gently to combine all the flavors evenly.

6
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the lemon quinoa to a serving dish. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.