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Lemon Courgette Quinoa
1-3
30 mins
An easy quinoa recipe that comes together in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion, diced 
  • 1 garlic clove, minced 
  • 1 small courgette, diced 
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt and pepper 
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme 
Needed kitchenware
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Instructions
1.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and cook until translucent, a few minutes.
2.
Add the courgette and cook for another few minutes, until soft.
3.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute or so.
4.
Add the quinoa and 1/2 tsp thyme and then toast for about 30 seconds.
5.
Add the water and season to taste.
6.
Bring to a boil and the cover with a lid to simmer for about 20 minutes, when it should be light and fluffy.
7.
Mix together the thyme, lemon, remaining oil and mustard.
8.
Pour over the quinoa.
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Tip
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Halal Friendly
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Abbi
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