Quinoa Side Dish

          

Quinoa is a great alternative to rice – it’s lighter, and cooks in about half the time.

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 dash fresh lemon juice

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    35 mins

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
  2. In a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion. Sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 207 kcal
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Cholesterol: 8 mg
Fat: 5.8 g
Fiber: 3.9 g
Protein: 6.9 g
Sodium: 400 mg

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