Citrus Quinoa

Name: Citrus Quinoa
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 4 shallots, minced; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 lime, zest of; 1 orange, zest of; 2 cups quinoa; 4 cups water; 14 cup buckwheat honey; 14 teaspoon salt and pepper

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon canola oil
4 shallots, minced
1 lemon, zest of
1 lime, zest of
1 orange, zest of
2 cups quinoa
4 cups water
14 cup buckwheat honey
14 teaspoon salt and pepper

Directions

1

In large saucepan, heat 1 tsp 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 and transfer to bowl.
3

Add quinoa to saucepan; cook, stirring, until toasted (about 4 minutes).
4

Add water and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is almost absorbed (about 12 minutes).
5

Uncover and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
6

Stir in shallot mixture, honey, salt, pepper and remaining butter.