Quinoa, Corn and Zucchini Medley |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From Vegetarian Times. Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa |
1 cup corn |
1 medium zucchini, diced (about 1 cup) |
4 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup) |
1/4 cup chopped cilantro |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish |
1/4 cup pine nuts |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons orange juice |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest |
Directions:
1. To make Quinoa Medley: Bring 2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir in quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to medium low.
2. Simmer 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and opaque and liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes, then transfer to large bowl. Fluff with a fork, and cool.
3. Fold corn, zucchini, green onions, cilantro and mint into quinoa.
4. To make Dressing: Whisk together oil, orange juice, lemon juice and orange zest in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Drizzle dressing over quinoa mixture, and toss well. Sprinkle with pine nuts, garnish with mint sprigs, if desired, and serve at room temperature.
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