Citrus Quinoa Recipe

Name: Citrus Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 4 shallots, minced; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 lime, zest of; 1 orange, zest of; 2 cups quinoa; 4 cups water; ¼ cup buckwheat honey; ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
In large saucepan, heat 1 tsp of the butter and oil over low heat; cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until caramelized (about 20 minutes).
2
Add lemon, lime and orange rind; cook for 1 minute and transfer to bowl.
3
Add quinoa to saucepan; cook, stirring, until toasted (about 4 minutes).
4
Add water and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is almost absorbed (about 12 minutes).
5
Uncover and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
6
Stir in shallot mixture, honey, salt, pepper and remaining butter.

133

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon canola oil, 4 shallots, minced, 1 lemon, zest of, and more.

Yes, Citrus Quinoa falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus Quinoa

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