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Lemon Herb Quinoa with Hemp Seeds, Spring Peas, and Basil
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Serves 4
1 cup quinoa, dry, rinsed in cold water
2 cups water, cold
1 cup green... more
Photo by: James Ransom
Lemon Herb Quinoa with Hemp Seeds, Spring Peas, and Basil
Save and print this recipe on Food52.
Serves 4
1 cup quinoa, dry, rinsed in cold water
2 cups water, cold
1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1/4 cup shelled hemp seeds
2 Tbsp. each olive oil & lemon juice
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. maple syrup
Sea salt
Black pepper
1. Add quinoa, water and a pinch of salt to a pot, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook 15 min. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 min. Fluff with a fork & set aside.
2. Boil peas till warm & tender in a small pot, drain.
3. Mix quinoa, peas, basil & hemp seeds in a bowl. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or cold. less
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