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.