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Quinoa With Corn Scallions and Mint Recipe

Quinoa With Corn Scallions and Mint Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 ears corn, shucked
1 tbsp finely grated fresh lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp mild honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups quinoa (about 10 oz)
4 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

Directions:

Put corn in a 5- to 6-quart wide pot, then add water to cover and bring to a boil, covered. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Transfer corn with tongs to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, cut kernels off cobs with a large heavy knife.
Meanwhile, whisk together lemon zest and juice, butter, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a large sieve each time.
Cook quinoa in a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain in sieve, then set sieve over same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve).
Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam until quinoa is tender, fluffy, and dry, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand (still covered) 5 minutes.
Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in corn, scallions, mint, and salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	535.46 Kcal (2242 kJ)
Calories from fat	157.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.5g	27%
Cholesterol	30.5mg	10%
Sodium	321.58mg	13%
Potassium	947.49mg	20%
Total Carbs	80.44g	27%
Sugars	7.54g	30%
Dietary Fiber	12.09g	48%
Protein	15.06g	30%
Vitamin C	21mg	35%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	54%
Iron	182.8mg	1015%
Calcium	116.7mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.14 Kcal (892 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.96g	27%
Cholesterol	12.14mg	10%
Sodium	128mg	13%
Potassium	377.14mg	20%
Total Carbs	32.02g	27%
Sugars	3g	30%
Dietary Fiber	4.81g	48%
Protein	5.99g	30%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	35%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	54%
Iron	72.7mg	1015%
Calcium	46.4mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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