Nothing says springtime quite like peas. This quinoa with fresh peas recipe is just the side dish you need this season. It’s light, tasty, and high in protein!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword fresh peas, gluten-free, high protein, Quinoa, spring, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 17 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Calories 411kcal
Ingredients
2cupPeas, green, raw
1cupquinoa, uncooked
2cupchicken broth, low-sodium
1/2cupfeta cheese crumbles
Dressing
1/3cuplemon juice
1/4cupolive oil
2clovegarlic
1/2teaspoonoregano, dried
1/4teaspoonsalt
Instructions
In a medium pot, boil a few cups of water. Once boiling, add peas and remove from the heat. Once the peas turn bright green (maybe 1-2 minutes), rinse them in cold water, drain, and set aside.
Rinse quinoa (if desired). In the same pot, bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add quinoa, cover with lid, and reduce heat. Keep the pot at a low boil for about 15 minutes, until quinoa is fully cooked. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, and salt.
Fluff rested quinoa with a fork. Add peas, vinaigrette dressing, and feta cheese and stir together.