Farmers' Market Skillet w/ Quinoa

As I have said before, I am still on the search for some good Quinoa recipes.  I found this on my favorite website...  This is a recipe I got from Iowa Girl Eats, as I always seem to love her recipes.  There are quite a few recipes from her page that I hope to make this summer.... I'm quite excited to have the time!

Farmers Market Skillet

1 3/4 cup Chicken Broth

1 cup rinsed Quinoa

1 T Olive Oil

2 cloves Garlic

Whatever Veggies you have.... here's what I used:

1/2 Red Pepper

2 ears Sweet Corn, cut kernels off

1 vine-ripened tomato

salt/pepper to taste

1/2 cup Feta

2 T Fresh Basil (or 1/2 T dried)

Honey Lemon Vinaigrette:

1 T Lemon Zest 

2 T Lemon Juice (About one lemon)

2 1/2 T Honey

1 clove of Garlic

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Bring broth to boil, add rinsed quinoa and turn down heat to a simmer.  Cook for about 20 minutes.

While quinoa is cooking, combine all ingredients for honey lemon vinaigrette.  Whisk together in a bowl.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.  Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds (until golden brown).  Add red pepper and sweet corn.  Saute until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.  Add cooked quinoa and half the dressing, cook for about 1 minute.

Add remaining vinaigrette, tomatoes, feta, and basil.  Stir well, add salt and pepper to taste.  Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

This was an OK recipe.  I really liked the mixture of Quinoa and veggies, I think it would be great as a side dish, it was a little much as just the main part of my meal.  Also, I need to find a different dressing to put on it.  I think this vinaigrette was a little too sweet, plus I am not a huge fan of lemon zest.  Also, I have eased off the cheese and I am not huge on feta.  I think Chèvre or mozzarella would be fantastic in this instead.

Do enjoy!  I'm off to continue my deep cleaning of my house and laying around reading my book.  I'm totally loving summer so far :)