Best Quinoa With Corn Scallions And Mint Recipes

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QUINOA WITH CORN AND SCALLIONS



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Whip up a summery take on quinoa featuring fresh corn, chopped scallions and a quick-fix honey butter dressing.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ears corn, shucked
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 Tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups uncooked quinoa
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the corn in a large pot and fill it with enough water to cover the corn. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil. As soon as the water comes to a boil, turn off the heat and let the pot stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the corn from the pot and let it cool on a cutting board until it's easy to handle. Then, using a sharp knife, cut the kernels off the cob.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, honey, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Rinse the uncooked quinoa in a sieve under cold water until the water runs clear.
  • Cook the quinoa in a pot of of boiling salted water per the package directions.
  • Add the quinoa, corn kernels and chopped scallions to the bowl with the dressing and toss until it's evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 156 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUINOA WITH CORN, SCALLIONS, AND MINT



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Categories     Side     Mint     Quinoa     Corn     Healthy     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ears corn, shucked
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon mild honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups quinoa (about 10 oz)
4 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Put corn in a 5- to 6-quart wide pot, then add water to cover and bring to a boil, covered. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Transfer corn with tongs to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, cut kernels off cobs with a large heavy knife.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together lemon zest and juice, butter, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
  • Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a large sieve each time.
  • Cook quinoa in a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve over same pot with 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 until quinoa is tender, fluffy, and dry, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand (still covered) 5 minutes.
  • Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in corn, scallions, mint, and salt and pepper to taste.

QUINOA-CORN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1/2 cup red quinoa as the label directs. Put 3 shucked ears of corn in a bowl with a few tablespoons of water; loosely cover and microwave until tender, about 3 minutes. Cool, then cut off the kernels. Toss the quinoa and corn with 1 chopped large heirloom tomato, 2 sliced scallions, 3 tablespoons each olive oil and lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of cayenne.

QUINOA WITH CARAMELIZED CORN AND SCALLIONS



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With a few healthy swaps, classic summer dishes like sautéed corn can pack outsize nutritional benefits. Quinoa offers a boost of fiber and protein to the caramelized corn and scallion mixture. Instead of cooking the corn with all butter, supplementing with olive oil infuses the dish with healthy fats while still keeping the buttery taste we all love with corn.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Quinoa Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch scallions
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups corn kernels
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups [cooked quinoa]
2 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Slice whites and light-greens from scallions; set aside. Thinly slice dark-greens on the bias; soak in ice water 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • Heat butter and oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Add corn and scallion whites and light-greens; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until caramelized, about 8 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly, then transfer to a large bowl and toss with quinoa, goat cheese, and scallion dark-greens. Season to taste and serve. Corn can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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