Feb 28 2013

Quinoa, Zucchini and Corn in Lemon Butter – 3 Points +


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Quinoa, Zucchini and Corn

Here’s another incredibly delicious way to prepare quinoa…in this Quinoa, Zucchini and Corn salad in Lemon Butter sauce. Delicately sweetened with a bit of honey, this is one savory and delicious Weight Watchers quinoa recipe that will have you drooling. Each serving is just 3 Points +, and it’s loaded with good for you ingredients. High in fiber, and bulked up with fresh vegetables, this low calorie dish really helps to fill you up. Make it as a side for sandwiches or soup, or even serve it alone, on top of some fresh greens – it would make the perfect vegetarian lunch! Enjoy.

Quinoa, Zucchini and Corn in Lemon Butter

A delicious quinoa recipe that is savory and satisfying! The lemon, butter and honey add a wonderful and unique flavor to this salad, while the vegetables give it some added bulk, fiber and crunch. It makes a lovely side to a wide variety of meals.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 medium zucchini, diced
  • 4 scallions, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup corn, canned or frozen (defrosted if using frozen, drained if using canned)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp light butter
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Once quinoa has been cooked, place in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Place a medium sized skillet over medium high heat, melt butter in it, and then add in zucchini and garlic Cook until zucchini is tender, about 3-5 minutes. Then add in corn and honey cook until heated through.
  3. Now add the corn/zucchini to the quinoa, along with the scallions and lemon juice and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 15 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 6

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is 1bout ¾ cup
Each serving = 3 Points +

PER SERVING: 110 calories; 2.5g fat; 20g carbohydrates; 3g protein; 3g fiber

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This entry was posted by on Thursday, February 28th, 2013 at 1:16 pm and is filed under 3 Point, American, Corn, Dinner, Healthy, Low Calorie, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Zucchini.

  • DANNY HOWELL

    Tried this tonight and the whole house loved it! My wife was leery of the quinoa and I was leery of the zucchini… It was great all around. I’m a “whole grain guy” so i’d been looking for a side dish for the quinoa. Thanks!

  • Pam Stultz

    I just discovered quinoa and love it. Looking for recipes to use it in. Thank you!

  • mamatrio

    Made this tonight. So yummy! Even my picky daughter ate it and she hates zucchini. Definately a keeper.
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