Lemon Basil Quinoa

Name: Lemon Basil Quinoa
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1.5 cup chicken stock; 1/2 lemon; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup fresh basil; 1/2 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp ground mustard

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Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings
3 cups
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
International, Canadian

Lemon Basil Quinoa

Jayce Carter

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Fresh and tangy, this Lemon Basil Quinoa is the perfect side dish and can be made ahead of time!

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Ingredients

Servings

For the quinoa:

1 cup quinoa
1.5 cup chicken stock
1/2 lemon juiced

For the lemon basil vinaigrette:

1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup fresh basil cut into ribbons
1/2 tsp honey or more
1/2 tsp ground mustard

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Instructions

Bring 1.5 cup of chicken stock to a boil and add in the quinoa and lemon juice, turn the heat down to low and cover with a lid until it has cooked through, 12-15 minutes.
While the quinoa is cooking, in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, basil, and ground mustard. Stir until its been combined. Set it aside until the quinoa is done.
Once the quinoa has cooked through, fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the lemon basil vinaigrette.
Serve warm or chilled.