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Quinoa with Scallions and Parsley

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 6
  • •FAST
  • •HEALTHY
  • •VEGETARIAN

This super healthy side dish is great with fish or served topped with a fried egg.

  1. 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
  2. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  3. 8 scallions, thinly sliced
  4. 1 large garlic clove, minced
  5. 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  6. Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the quinoa until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the scallions and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
  3. Scrape the scallion mixture into the quinoa and add the parsley. Season with salt and pepper, toss and serve.