Zucchini and Lemon Quinoa Pilaf

Name: Zucchini and Lemon Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 150 g of white quinoa; 250 mls of vegetable stock; 2 small zucchini; 2 spring onions; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 tbs of olive oil; 1 tbs of mint; 1 tbs of parsley; 2 tsp of dill; ¼ cup of ricotta; 1 tbs of slivered almonds; salt and pepper to taste

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4.8

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Excellent

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
2 servings
Calories
464 kcal
Course
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Zucchini and Lemon Quinoa Pilaf

Omar Parker

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Light, bright, and with a summery burst of lemon that I so love, this Zucchini and Lemon Quinoa Pilaf is set to become one of my summer favourites. It’s wonderful hot or cold, and leftovers are wonderful packaged up to take to work for a healthy lunch.

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Ingredients

Servings

150 g of white quinoa
250 mls of vegetable stock
2 small zucchini julienned
2 spring onions sliced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tbs of olive oil
1 tbs of mint chopped
1 tbs of parsley chopped
2 tsp of dill chopped
¼ cup of ricotta
1 tbs of slivered almonds toasted
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Place the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and place under cold running water for a few minutes. Use your fingers to toss the grains about to ensure they are well rinsed. Drain and place into a saucepan along with the stock and place over a high heat. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low and leave to simmer for 15 minutes, or until tender.
Fluff up the quinoa with a fork and add the zucchini and spring onions, stir through, and replace the lid on the saucepan and leave to steam while you prepare the dressing.
Combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Remove the lid form the saucepan and add the dressing and chopped herbs and mix through. Check the seasoning and adjust as necessary. Divide between 2 bowls and crumble the fresh ricotta over the top and slivered almonds.

Notes

Any left overs are wonderful the next day.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 464kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 548mg (23%) Potassium 1034mg (30%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1110IU (22%) Vitamin C 39.8mg (44%) Calcium 152mg (15%) Iron 4.8mg (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	464kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	58g	19%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	15mg	5%
Sodium	548mg	23%
Potassium	1034mg	22%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1110IU	22%
Vitamin C	39.8mg	44%
Calcium	152mg	15%
Iron	4.8mg	27%