Quinoa isn’t only great as a salad, you can make amazing savory dishes with it too. Or replace it with any dish that contains rice! This savory, low calorie side dish, can be enjoyed with any meal. The main ingredient, Quinoa, is considered a super food with many health and nutrition benefits. This specific recipe is low in saturated fats, and contains 0 trans fats and cholesterol. Enjoy and let us know how it turns out!
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Ingredients:
3 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 cup Onion (finely minced)
2 cups Organic, sprouted quinoa
2 tsp Garlic (minced)
1 ¾ cup Vegetable broth
1 ¾ cup Water
¼ tsp Thyme (ground)
2 Tbsp Parsley (fresh, finely minced)
½ tsp Salt
Servings: 6
Directions:
- Melt butter in saucepan using medium heat.
- Sauté onion, quinoa, and garlic, until onions are softened.
- Add chicken broth, water, thyme, and salt. First let the ingredients boil, and then reduce the heat to allow ingredients to simmer.
- Cover saucepan and cook for 20 minutes, or until grains are soft.
- Add parsley, while stirring. .
- Let the dish cool for 5 minutes, and serve.
Recipe Adapted from: AllRecipes.com