Leek Tomato Quinoa

Submitted by dicentra

"From Bon Appetite. Quinoa can be made ahead of time."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 354.88 ml quinoa
• 473.18 ml water
• 2.46 ml salt
• 14.79 ml butter
• 473.18 ml finely chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
• 59.14 ml low sodium chicken broth
• 44.37 ml olive oil
• 2 medium yellow tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• 44.37 ml chopped green onions
• 44.37 ml chopped fresh basil
• 14.79 ml fresh lemon juice

directions

1. Place quinoa in strainer. Rinse under cold running water until water runs clear; drain.
2. Mix quinoa, 2 cups water, and salt in heavy medium saucepan.
3. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is just tender and almost all water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
4. Drain. Set aside. (Quinoa can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover; chill.)
5. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
6. Add broth. Cover; simmer until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes.
7. Add quinoa and oil; stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
8. Stir in tomatoes, onions, basil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Reviews

[Cas7721]

This was a super-flavoured way to be introduced to quinoa...now I just have to learn how to say it! I put some mushrooms and red capsicum in because I ran out of leek, which gave it a great blend of colours as well as flavours. Thanks for making my first experience a great one!