4.8 from 15 votes
Zucchini and Lemon Quinoa Pilaf
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
464 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 150 g quinoa white
- 250 vegetable stock
- 2 zucchini julienned, small
- 2 spring onions sliced
- lemon zest and juice of 1
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs mint chopped
- 1 tbs parsley chopped
- 2 tsp dill chopped
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tbs almond toasted, slivered
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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.
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Notes
- Any left overs are wonderful the next day.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.