Heart Healthy Zucchini Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

Name: Heart Healthy Zucchini Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 medium zucchini; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon; 2 tsp lemon zest; 2 tsp lemon juice; 2 tsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

Pair quinoa with lemon, fresh parsley, and mint for a scrumptious, gluten-free side dish full of flavor. This easy pilaf recipe adds a nutritious, garden-inspired flair and comes together in under 30 minutes for a weeknight win.

Ingredients

Recipe yields 4 servings

2 cups water

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2 medium zucchini

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon

2 tsp lemon zest

2 tsp lemon juice

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small pot, bring the water to a boil. Stir in uncooked quinoa. Return to boil, then cover pot, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 2

With a grater, shred the zucchini. In a large bowl, combine zucchini, parsley, mint, tarragon, lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Stir in cooked quinoa and mix well.

Step 3

Cover bowl and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa and serve hot or at room temperature.

Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 195

Make this for: Gluten Free

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