Quinoa With Corn and Zucchini

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   Place the quinoa in a bowl, and cover with cold water.

2. 2

   Let sit five minutes.

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   Drain through a strainer, and rinse until the water runs clear.

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   Bring the water or stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan.

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   Heat another medium saucepan or lidded skillet over medium-high heat, and add the quinoa.

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   Toast, stirring, until the grains have separated and begin to smell fragrant.

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   Add the water or stock and salt.

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   It should come to a boil quickly.

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   Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and translucent and each grain displays a little thread.

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    Drain and return to the pan.

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    Cover the pan with a clean dish towel, replace the lid and allow to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.

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    Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the onion.

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    Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes, and add the garlic, corn and zucchini.

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    Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the zucchini is tender and translucent and the corn tender, five to eight minutes.

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    Stir in the quinoa and toss together.

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    Heat through, add the herbs and serve with a little crumbled queso fresco or feta sprinkled on top if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.