SPICY LEMON QUINOA

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This recipe for spicy lemon quinoa is an ideal accompaniment to steamed halibut.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Quinoa Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups quinoa
Coarse salt
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place quinoa in a fine mesh sieve. Rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Transfer to a medium saucepan, add 1 teaspoon salt and 2 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until water is completely absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer quinoa to a medium bowl along with pine nuts, lemon zest, parsley, cumin, cayenne; drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss until well combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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