Lemony Kale Quinoa

Name: Lemony Kale Quinoa
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 1 1/4 cups water; 2 teaspoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups stemmed chopped kale; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 1/4 cups water
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups stemmed chopped kale
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

1

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add quinoa; cook 4 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add water, butter, and salt to pan; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Combine quinoa mixture, kale, lemon rind, and lemon juice in a medium bowl; toss to coat.
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