Quinoa With Basil Gremolata Recipe

Name: Quinoa With Basil Gremolata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 2 cups water; salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup leek, thinnly sliced; 1/4 cup vegetable broth or 1/4 cup chicken broth; cayenne pepper, to taste; 4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, Chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 1/4 cup fresh basil, Chopped; salt and pepper; extra virgin olive oil (optional); pine nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups quinoa
2 cups water
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup leek, thinnly sliced
1/4 cup vegetable broth or 1/4 cup chicken broth
cayenne pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, Chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/4 cup fresh basil, Chopped
salt and pepper
extra virgin olive oil (optional)
pine nuts (optional)

1
Rinse the quinoa and place in a medium saucepan with water and salt (now is the time to season!), cooking according to box directions. Cool.
2
Heat Olive oil in a saute pan and then add leeks, sauteeing for 2 minutes over medium high heat (to get some color on them).
3
Add the stock, lower the heat, and cook the leeks for about 5 minutes (until tender). Stock should be almost gone.
4
Add the cooked quinoa and stir to heat through. Remove from the heat.
5
Add the remaining ingredients and drizzle with a fine-quality extra virgin olive oil, if you so choose. Also nice with toasted pinenuts.

148

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups quinoa, 2 cups water, salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Quinoa With Basil Gremolata falls under the Soups & Stews 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 With Basil Gremolata

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