Quinoa with Fresh Corn and Scallions in Lemon Butter Sauce

A delightful and nutritious quinoa dish featuring the sweetness of fresh corn, the mild onion flavor of scallions, all brought together with a tangy lemon butter sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat

Add fresh corn and saut for 3-4 minutes until corn is tender

Stir in cooked quinoa, chopped scallions, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest

Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Remove from heat

Serve the quinoa mixture warm, garnished with additional scallions and a wedge of lemon if desired