Creamy Lemon Basil Quinoa Primavera Recipe 445

CREAMY LEMON BASIL QUINOA PRIMAVERA RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Bring 2 and 1/2 cups of water and the rinsed quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook quinoa for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. 2. In a second medium saucepan, bring another 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the asparagus, broccoli florets and edamame (or peas). Reduce heat to low-medium and cook the vegetables for 5 minutes, or until slightly tender. Drain and set aside. 3. Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend the almonds, clove of garlic and olive oil. Add in the 2 cups of fresh basil leaves and lemon juice. Blend again to create a rough paste. Add the feta cheese and blend until creamy. 4. Once the cooked quinoa has cooled slightly, add the basil feta almond pesto and toss well to combine. Add in the cooked vegetables and mix. Serve warm. Garnish with some crumbled feta and some asparagus tips. Enjoy!

CREAMY QUINOA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa thoroughly; drain.
• Heat quinoa and broth to boiling in 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until all broth is absorbed.
• Stir in cream cheese and basil; cover and remove from heat.
• Melt butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook garlic in butter about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until golden.
• Stir in vegetables; cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Toss vegetables and quinoa mixture together.
• Top with Romano cheese.

LEMON HERB QUINOA

Steps:

• Place the quinoa in a large bowl.
• Fill with cold water.
• Drain into a strainer and repeat the rinsing and draining 4 more times.
• Over medium-high heat, heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan.
• Add the rinsed quinoa and cook, stirring, until the quinoa makes cracking and popping noises, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in the water, marjoram, thyme, and rosemary.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
• Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, salt, lemon rind, and pepper.
• Simmer, covered, 5 minutes longer.
• Fluff with a fork.

LEMON-BASIL QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir quinoa, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add red peppers, cranberries, onion, and basil to quinoa; toss to combine.

LEMON-BASIL QUINOA

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa in mesh strainer; drain. Add to small saucepan with water; bring to boil. Cover; simmer on low heat 15 min. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Spoon into large bowl. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Mix mayo, dressing and lemon juice until blended.
• Fluff quinoa with fork. Add mayo mixture and remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

LEMON HERB QUINOA

Steps:

• Stir water, quinoa, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, basil, garlic, and seasoning blend together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.