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Herbed Quinoa

A light and flavorful side dish.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Appetizers, Vegetarian and Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Giada De Laurentis

Ingredients

Quinoa

  • 1 1/2 cup dried quinoa
  • 2 3/4 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 3/4 cup fresh flat leaf Italian parsley leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In medium saucepan, add quinoa, lemon juice and chicken stock.

  2. Boil over medium-high heat. 

  3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes.

  4. Whisk all dressing ingredients together, and season dressing with salt and pepper.

  5. Pour dressing over cooked quinoa.

  6. Serve at room temperature.