Fresh Corn Quinoa

Name: Fresh Corn Quinoa
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked red quinoa; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 cups water; 4 shallots or 2 small onions, quartered; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups fresh corn kernels; 6 cups shredded greens (such as chard); 1/2 cup torn basil; 1/4 cup torn mint; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked red quinoa
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups water
4 shallots or 2 small onions, quartered
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh corn kernels
6 cups shredded greens (such as chard)
1/2 cup torn basil
1/4 cup torn mint
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

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Bring quinoa, salt, and water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, saute shallots in hot olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat 3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add corn kernels and shredded greens; cook 2 minutes or just until wilted. Add quinoa, basil, mint, and fresh lemon juice.