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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  4. 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

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

% 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.