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Lemon courgette quinoa

1-3

30 mins

A quick and easy quinoa recipe that comes together in 30 mins

Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion, diced 
  • 1 garlic clove, minced 
  • 1 small courgette, diced 
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme 
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt and pepper 
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme 
Needed kitchenware
Instructions

1.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and cook until translucent, a few minutes.

2.

Add the courgette and cook for another few minutes, until soft.

3.

Add the garlic and cook for another minute or so.

4.

Add the quinoa and 1/2 tsp thyme and then toast for about 30 seconds.

5.

Add the water and season to taste.

6.

Bring to a boil and the cover with a lid to simmer for about 20 minutes, when it should be light and fluffy.

7.

Mix together the thyme, lemon, remaining oil and mustard.

8.

Pour over the quinoa.

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Tip

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Abbi

Head Chef

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