Quinoa, Corn and Zucchini Medley Recipe

Name: Quinoa, Corn and Zucchini Medley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 cup corn; 1 medium zucchini, diced (about 1 cup); 4 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup); ¼ cup chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish; ¼ cup pine nuts; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon grated orange zest

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
1 cup corn
1 medium zucchini, diced (about 1 cup)
4 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish
¼ cup pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon grated orange zest

1
To make Quinoa Medley: Bring 2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan.
2
Stir in quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to medium low.
3
Simmer 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and opaque and liquid is absorbed.
4
Let stand 5 minutes, then transfer to large bowl.
5
Fluff with a fork, and cool.
6
Fold corn, zucchini, green onions, cilantro and mint into quinoa.
7
To make Dressing: Whisk together oil, orange juice, lemon juice and orange zest in small bowl.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Drizzle dressing over quinoa mixture, and toss well.
10
Sprinkle with pine nuts, garnish with mint sprigs, if desired, and serve at room temperature.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 1 cup corn, 1 medium zucchini, diced (about 1 cup), 4 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Quinoa, Corn and Zucchini Medley 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.

Quinoa, Corn and Zucchini Medley

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