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Citrus Quinoa

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Healthy and tasty Citrus Quinoa makes a great side dish for your next family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 4 shallot minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon grated lime rind
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup buckwheat honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. In large saucepan, heat 1 tsp (5 mL) of the butter and oil over low heat; cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  2. Add lemon, lime and orange rind; cook for 1 minute. Transfer to bowl.
  3. Add quinoa to saucepan; cook, stirring, until toasted, about 4 minutes. Add water and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is almost absorbed, about 12 minutes.
  4. Uncover and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in shallot mixture, honey, salt, pepper and remaining butter.

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