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Quinoa Side Dish

Cost $4.5, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $4.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 🧈 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
    • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • Spices and Herbs

    • 🧄 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • ½ tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Additional Ingredients

    • 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 🍋 1 dash fresh lemon juice (Optional)

STEPS

1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add quinoa and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a boil.

2

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.

3

Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Stir in garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion until combined.

4

Sprinkle lemon juice over the top before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

207

Calories

  • 7g
    Protein
  • 32g
    Carbs
  • 6g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Toast the quinoa for a nutty flavor boost.Use low-sodium vegetable broth if you're monitoring your salt intake.Garnish with extra parsley for presentation.Add diced vegetables for more texture and nutrition.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.