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Lemon-Scented Quinoa

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Lemon-Scented Quinoa

Lemon-Scented Quinoa

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Equipment

  • - Stainless Steel Saucepan (for even cooking of quinoa)

  • - High-Speed Blender (for making lemon dressings or smoothies)

  • - Food Processor (for chopping herbs and processing ingredients)

  • - Stainless Steel Cooking Utensils Set (including spoons and spatulas for stirring quinoa dishes)

  • - Dutch Oven (versatile cookware, may not be used directly in recipe but useful)

  • - Cutting Board (for preparing fresh ingredients like lemon zest and herbs)

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons Set (for precise measurement of liquids)

  • - Fine Mesh Sieve (for rinsing quinoa or straining dressings)

  • - Lemon Press or Squeezer (to extract fresh lemon juice efficiently)

  • - Food Storage Containers (for storing the prepared dish safely in the fridge)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.
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Instruction 2

Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts 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.
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Instruction 3

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