Ingredients
1
cup uncooked quinoa
2
cups water
1/2
teaspoon salt
2
teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1
bag (12 oz) frozen garden vegetable medley
2
tablespoons butter or olive oil
1
medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch squares
1/2
cup thin strips red onion
Preparation
Make quinoa as directed on package, using water and salt. Remove from heat; stir in lemon peel and lemon juice. Cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, cook garden vegetable medley as directed on bag.
In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cooked garden vegetable medley. Spoon quinoa mixture onto serving platter; top with vegetable mixture.