3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
juice of 1 lemon
zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp minced flat leaf parsley
1 clove garlic , minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
PC - HP 6 mins; 10 mins NPR; 1:1.5 quinoa:water
Use a microplane and zest the lemon and reserve the zest in a small bowl
Put chicken broth and the juice of 1/2 lemon in a sauce pan and bring to a boil
Add quinoa, stir, lower the heat to a simmer and cover
Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until soft and the liquid is absorbed
In the bowl with the lemon zest, add juice of 1/2 lemon, parsley, garlic, thyme, oregano, pinch of salt and ground black pepper.
Stir in 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil.
When the quinoa is done, stir in the herb mixture.
Serve hot