Lemon Mint Quinoa

Category	Grain
Classification	Gluten Free and Vegan
Added By	michelle.watson@gmail.com
Added On	Fri Aug 30 05:08:34 UTC 2019
Prep Time	30 minutes
Yield	serves 4 as a side
Source	Thug Kitchen: eat like you give a f*ck
Comment	This recipe contains a lot of swearing. I did minimal editing. I think we are all adults here... Or close enough.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil (for sauteing)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
1/2 cups quiona
2 3/4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons minced green onion
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions

Grab a medium saucepan with a lid and heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the quinoa and saute it around until it starts to smell a little nutty, about 2 minutes. Add the water and salt and bring it to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and let that simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 18 minutes. If the quinoa is ready but there is water left at the bottom just drain it in your mesh strainer, return it to the pot, and cover it with a towel while you get your other shit in order.

Mix together the lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small glass. After the quinoa has cooled for a couple of minutes, add the lemon dressing, mint and green onions to it. Toss well and fold in the almonds. Taste to see if you want more salt, mint, or whatthef*ckever. Serve at room temperature or cold.

Recipe author's notes:
1. rinse quinoa under some cool water to make sure it isn't bitter as f*ck when you cook it.
2.Just use the smallest side of your box grater to grate the zest. You don't need any fancy equipment.
3.The almonds are optional but add a f*cking crunch you won't regret.

Michelle's notes: They are right about the almonds. I didn't rinse my quinoa. Also I used a blend of quinoa, amaranth and buckwheat I found at Whole Foods. It was AMAZING!! I found the recipe made enough for a family of 4 plus some leftovers if everyone only takes about 1/2 a cup.

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