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Lemon Basil Quinoa

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

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Once the quinoa has cooked through, fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the lemon basil vinaigrette.
  4. Serve warm or chilled.