Quinoa with Corn, Spring Onions, and Mint

Quinoa - 1 cup pre-washed
Vegetable stock - 2 cups
Corn - 2 ears of corn, shucked
Lemon Zest - 1 ½ tsps
Lemon Juice - 2 tbsp (fresh)
Olive Oil (extra-virgin) - 2 tbsp
Honey -1 ½ tsps
Salt - 1/4 tsp
Black Pepper - 1/8 tsp
Spring Onions, chopped - 2
Mint fresh – ¼ cup
Paneer – 1 cup diced
Butter – 3 Large tbsp

Method: In a large no stick pan, add Quinoa, and pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a full boil and boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside, covered, for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large quart wide pot, put the corn and add water to cover and bring to a boil and cover. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer the corn, with tongs, to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cobs with a large heavy knife. Put the kernels in a bowl and set side.
Stir fry the Paneer until golden brown.

In a large bowl, whisk together the Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Honey, Salt, and Pepper until combined. Add the Quinoa, Paneer and Butter to the dressing and toss until the dressing is absorbed. Gently fold in the Corn, Spring Onions, Mint, and Salt and Pepper to taste.


Chef’s Tip: This dish can be served Hot or cold.
Store it in the fridge if desired to eat on the following day … Cold.

If available, you could use frozen Corn, with loads of Butter. I love it with Mint and Coriander.