GARDEN VEGETABLES WITH LEMON-SCENTED QUINOA

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This colorful vegetable and grain side dish recipe leads a double life! Serve it as a side to turkey or roast beef, or for a light supper, it can be a meatless main dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 bag (12 oz) frozen garden vegetable medley
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch squares
1/2 cup thin strips red onion

Steps:

  • Make quinoa as directed on package, using water and salt. Remove from heat; stir in lemon peel and lemon juice. Cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, cook garden vegetable medley as directed on bag.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cooked garden vegetable medley. Spoon quinoa mixture onto serving platter; top with vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Alhadis Ksa
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this recipe. It's a great way to get a healthy and satisfying meal without any meat.


Waseem Jokhio
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ali Hasnain
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I love the bright and fresh flavors in this recipe. The lemon zest really brightens up the dish.


JUYEL MIYA OFFICIAL
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


CraZLove82
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with vegetables and the quinoa is a great source of protein.


Ikraam Hassan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some roasted vegetables in the fridge and they worked perfectly in this dish.


Adeel Ashraf
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The quinoa was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.


Ram Kishan
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This recipe is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and it's a great way to use up all of the fresh vegetables that are in season.


Tendy Nanyojo
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this recipe. It's a great way to get a healthy and satisfying meal without any meat.


FUAD YUSSUF
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Veronica Bolanos
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I love the bright and fresh flavors in this recipe. The lemon zest really brightens up the dish.


Shaf Qat
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


mohamad chahmi
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with vegetables and the quinoa is a great source of protein.


SUGGESTS SOYAM
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some roasted vegetables in the fridge and they worked perfectly in this dish.


roz norton
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon-scented quinoa is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the vegetables.


Thomas Suah
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Lalbabu
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used a variety of vegetables from my garden, and the quinoa turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.