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Lemony Zucchini and Basil Quinoa Pilaf with Chicken
From the book Mom-a-licious: Fresh, Fast, Family Food for the Hot Mama in You! by Domenica Catelli
From the show Fresh, Fast, Family Foods from Dr. Mehmet Oz's program on Oprah & Friends Radio
Serves 6


This one-dish dinner makes great leftovers for a fun lunch salad.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups quinoa, dry toasted and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Dash salt and pepper
  • 2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1/2 cup slivered raw almonds
  • 1 cup basil leaves, torn
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Sauté the onions and garlic in extra virgin olive oil in a medium-size pot. Add quinoa, broth, chicken and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. After 15 minutes, stir in zucchini, lemon juice, almonds and 3/4 of the basil. Turn heat off and replace lid for 2 minutes. Finish with the remaining basil and Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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