Main dishes

Lemon-Parmesan Quinoa

Lemon-Parmesan Quinoa
Photo: Ella Olsson from Stockholm, Sweden, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0). Photo is illustrative and may differ from the recipe.

Ingredients

2 cups quinoa, rinsed with cold water

2½ cups chicken stock

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

1.    Cook quinoa with chicken stock according to package directions. Or, if using an InstaPot, add both ingredients to insert and cook on high pressure for 1 minute, allowing the pressure to release naturally.

2.    Once quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

3.    Combine cooled quinoa with salt, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, and lemon zest.

4. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold at a later time.

Serves 4

Inspired by: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/quick-easy-instant-pot-quinoa-recipes