Heart Healthy Zucchini Quinoa Pilaf

Name: Heart Healthy Zucchini Quinoa Pilaf
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

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegan | Vegetarian

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

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.

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

4

Calories

195

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How to Make Zucchini Quinoa Pilaf

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 1/2 cups

195

Calories

4

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

336

mg

Sodium

30

g

Carbs

0

g

Sat. Fat

4

g

Fiber

7

g

Protein

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