Lemon-Scented Quinoa

Ingredients for Lemon-Scented Quinoa

• 240ml quinoa

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

How to make Lemon-Scented Quinoa

Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.

Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 1.9L water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve over same pot above 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve). Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over simmering water until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.

Transfer quinoa to a bowl and stir in oil, zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoons salt.

Disclaimer

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