Citrus Quinoa
- Larisa Capsa

- Jan 5, 2020
- 1 min read

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon canola oil
4 shallot (minced)
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
1 1/2 tablespoons lime rind (grated)
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind
2 cups quinoa
4 cups water
1/4 cup buckwheat honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
In large saucepan, heat 1 tsp (5 mL) of the butter and oil over low heat; cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 20 minutes.Add lemon, lime and orange rind; cook for 1 minute. Transfer to bowl.Add quinoa to saucepan; cook, stirring, until toasted, about 4 minutes. Add water and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is almost absorbed, about 12 minutes.Uncover and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in shallot mixture, honey, salt, pepper and remaining butter.



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