Summer Squash and Lemon Quinoa
Easy Summer Squash and Lemon Quinoa recipe. A quick and simple light dinner idea, it also works well as a gluten free side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium summer squash, diced
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/4 cup quinoa
- 1/4 tsp salt
- juice of 1 medium lemon
- zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 Tbsp dried dill
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the summer squash until lightly browned on both sides. Pour onto a plate and set aside.
In the same saucepan, mix together the water, quinoa and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to low and allow to simmer for around 15 minutes.
Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, dill and Parmesan. Serve immediately.