Fluffy Lemon Quinoa

Name: Fluffy Lemon Quinoa
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 c. quinoa; 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

By Nina SimondsPublished: Jan 1, 2008

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Great just as it is, or toss with chopped nuts and dried fruit and serve alongside grilled meats.

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Ingredients

1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup Chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Step 1In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add quinoa and cook until lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Step 2Stir in chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 15 minutes, or until broth is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
3. Step 3Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Let cool slightly and stir in parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature. For a great meal, serve with Pan-Roasted Salmon with Fresh Mint Sugar Snap Peas.